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mnhtnbb

(33,514 posts) Wed Oct 1, 2025, 06:56 AM Oct 2025

It was the Air traffic controllers [View all]

who broke the shutdown in 2019 when they didn't show up for work. How long will they wait this time? Any bets?

I'm supposed to fly to London a week from today. Not looking forward to it, even on a direct flight not out of a major east coast city.

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It was the Air traffic controllers [View all] mnhtnbb Oct 2025 OP

Idk mercuryblues Oct 2025 #1

May your flight be uneventful mnhtnbb Oct 2025 #2

Same to you. mercuryblues Oct 2025 #3

I figured the TSA employees could end this, forgot about the power of Air Trafic Controllers too. Attilatheblond Oct 2025 #4

I'm wondering the same thing... SickOfTheOnePct Oct 2025 #5

Have fun in London SocialDemocrat61 Oct 2025 #6

Actually only overnight in London mnhtnbb Oct 2025 #7

But still remember to ask for asylum SocialDemocrat61 Oct 2025 #8

haha mnhtnbb Oct 2025 #9

I can sorta relate. DFW Oct 2025 #10