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The 43-day shutdown caused delays and cancellations in major airports as unpaid air traffic controllers missed work, ultimately leading the Federal Aviation Administration to order airlines to cancel up to 6% of their domestic flights at 40 airports.
airline to disclose the exact financial impacts of the shutdown.
CEO Ed Bastian told investors that refunds grew significantly and booking slowed during that period.
Bastian also said comments from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy over controller shortages and travel safety led more customers to hold off on booking tickets.
More than 10,000 flights were cut nationwide between November 7th and November 16th.
For NPR News, I'm Melissa Fato in Atlanta.
The NFL says the fine is for failing to prevent the disclosure of confidential information shared with the Falcons in advance of the draft. The Falcons said Ulbrich's 21-year-old son, Jax, found a phone number for Sanders on an open iPad at his parents' house. He and a friend prank called the quarterback last week, offering a spot on the New Orleans Saints.
The NFL says the fine is for failing to prevent the disclosure of confidential information shared with the Falcons in advance of the draft. The Falcons said Ulbrich's 21-year-old son, Jax, found a phone number for Sanders on an open iPad at his parents' house. He and a friend prank called the quarterback last week, offering a spot on the New Orleans Saints.
Ulbrich says he wasn't aware of his son's actions. The Falcons say they're cooperating with the league and are confident in their security policies moving forward. They also say the Ulbrich family is working on community service initiatives in reaction to last week's events. Sanders was selected over the weekend in the fifth round by the Cleveland Browns. For NPR News, I'm Melissa Fato in Atlanta.
Ulbrich says he wasn't aware of his son's actions. The Falcons say they're cooperating with the league and are confident in their security policies moving forward. They also say the Ulbrich family is working on community service initiatives in reaction to last week's events. Sanders was selected over the weekend in the fifth round by the Cleveland Browns. For NPR News, I'm Melissa Fato in Atlanta.