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Air travel is breaking records—and straining the system. With 18 million travelers screened over the Fourth of July weekend, airlines are cramming more passengers onto fewer flights, pushing air traffic control to its limits. Industry leaders blame outdated, understaffed infrastructure, calling it the biggest threat to aviation’s future. They’re urging Congress for billions to modernize the system, while the FAA admits it’s thousands of controllers short—leading to delays even outside major disruptions. A new AI contract hints at tech-driven solutions, but the pressure’s only growing.

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