FAA, the shutdown and air traffic controller
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Former air traffic controller Mark McBurney joins NewsNation to discuss major airports facing 10% flight reductions as TSA workers and air traffic controllers continue to work without pay amid the government shutdown.
"Please end this shutdown today and pay all of our air traffic controllers and all federal employees who have been doing the work during this time."
A number of airlines are providing meals to aviation workers impacted by the government shutdown. United, Delta and JetBlue confirmed to PEOPLE that the airlines would provide meals to impacted federal employees.
Denver International Airport has asked the FAA whether airport revenue could be used to pay air traffic controllers during the shutdown.
Get the latest news and live updates as the government shutdown enters Day 37, with FAA cuts to flights and energy bill assistance cuts looming.
Travel experts recommend checking airline apps before arriving at the airport and arriving at least a couple of hours early.