North Atlantic flight halt as U S air controllers strike
Washington reports a three hour pause in flights between the Northeast and Europe after Canadian controllers walkout triggers FAA rerouting. Over 150 of 1,000 daily international flights affected, delays of 8 to 10 hours, ground holds at Logan, El Al Tel Aviv jet held for 90 minutes. Officials say 75 percent of flights operated at major airports though delays were minimal overall.
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Highs Reach Ten Degrees From Saad Ke
The forecast notes daytime highs around 10 F and a cold start to the period. Strong winds from the west are possible, with frigid air lingering across the region. A slow warmup may occur later in the week as a weather system shifts away.
Striking air controllers weigh personal costs and risks
Daily Times reports on US air traffic controllers striking in defiance of a work-or-be-fired ultimatum. Joe Seliga, with 22 years on rotating shifts, chose strike over retirement plans and family life, saying he must look in the mirror. Fellow striker Anderson, a 35 year old with a $42,090 salary, also faces potential firing and legal charges as union leaders confront court action.
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