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Travelers jam nation’s airports as air traffic strike begins
The air traffic controllers union rejected the government offer and started a dawn strike defying a back-to-work order. USAir canceled all morning flights while security guards were posted nationwide. Frantic travelers queued for available seats, many switching to buses or trains. The FAA staffs about 17,000 controllers at 500 towers and 23 radar centers. the strike could ground over half of U.S. commercial flights and up to 65 percent of air traffic.
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