Congress is taking proactive steps to prevent disruptions in air travel by ensuring key aviation workers are paid first during government shutdowns. The measures reflect lessons learned from the 2025 shutdown, which highlighted vulnerabilities in the nation’s air traffic system. Air traffic controllers, maintenance personnel, and other essential aviation staff are critical to keeping flights safe and on schedule. Past funding lapses created uncertainty for these workers and had the potential to delay flights, disrupt schedules, and impact millions of passengers. The new legislation aims to prevent these issues in future shutdowns. The bill prioritizes payment for essential aviation personnel,…
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