Union leaders representing air traffic controllers, pilots and flight attendants express deep concern for the country's aviation safety, while the partial closure of the government is in the 33rd day.
A joint statement issued Wednesday by the Presidents of the National Air Traffic Controller's Association (NATCA), the Association of Airline Pilots (ALPA) and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA set out guard against the incalculable risk to the safety of airlines and travelers.
"This is already the longest government shutdown in the history of the United States and there is no end in sight," union leaders said. "In our risk-averse sector, we can not even calculate the level of risk currently at stake, nor predict the point at which the entire system will be broken. This is unprecedented. "
Urging" Congress and the White House to take all necessary steps to immediately stop this closure, "union leaders said, saying it" unacceptable that aviation professionals be invited to work unpaid
Addressing CNN's Chris Cuomo Wednesday night, NATCA President Paul Rinaldi said he had no intention of "sowing fear in anyone "when publishing this statement, but both deep and real.
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Tender Pretzels
"A Big Old Soft Pretzel N & # It's not a meal, "says dietitian Marjorie Nolan Cohn, owner of MNC Nutrition in Philadelphia. These fluffy carbohydrates may look attractive, but carbohydrate loading before a long flight will leave your belly scolding again on takeoff. Look for protein and fiber that will satisfy you until you land, or even better, bring a meal from home. Nolan Cohn recommends preparing a sandwich at home to save money or to pack leftovers such as pasta salads or grilled chicken into an old washed plastic container, such as a cottage cheese jar.
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Guilty Pleasures
Try Do not wait to wait at the airport with the "treat mentality" of the rest of your vacation, says Dietitian Dietitian Libby Mills, founder of Dig In Eat Up. "Even though it may be the kickoff of a holiday, you want to save those calories for something unique when you arrive," she says. Avoid specialty coffee drinks and stay with regular coffee if you need a dose of caffeine, or leave room for ice cream at the beach instead of packing a bag of cookies at the airport. Do not miss these 15 other secrets to stay healthy on vacation.
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Perfect
You've seen yogurt repeatedly presented as one of the healthiest snacks you can get, thanks to its satiating protein. But this fruit and yogurt parfait is not the healthy, fresh choice it seems. "Yogurt has its halo as a healthy food, and that's obviously the case, but in the context of the additives it contains," says Nolan Cohn. As you turn plain yoghurt into a sweet yoghurt flavored with cereals and fruit (which, unlike fresh berries, is full of added sugar), it's no longer a healthy choice, she says. Avoid the perfect and choose a yogurt in the fridge or try these 19 travel snacks approved by nutritionists that you can buy anywhere.
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Sweet Yogurts
Even yogurts that are not covered with granola or chocolate chips can be a stealthy sugar bomb. The fruit varieties on the bottom are "not really fruit, it's more a jelly," says Nolan Cohn, and the aromas and toppings that look like desserts can contain almost as much sugar as the treats that bear their names . A cup of unflavored Greek yogurt is a safe bet, but if you need something less tangy, vanilla varieties tend to have a little less sugar than fruity, she says. Try these 13 other tips for losing weight in on vacation
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Granola bars
Granola bars are often designed to look like a smart choice, but there are many more here. # 39; s eye. "Some are like treats in a truly strategic marketing package to make it look much healthier," says Nolan Cohn. Granola bars may contain added sugar, high fructose corn syrup and other very unhealthy ingredients, especially if they are covered with a waxy (and melting) coating. That said, a long-lasting portable snack is handy when you need to calm your hunger while traveling, so look for an option with 12 grams of sugar or less, she says. Discover these 10 other ways to eat healthy on vacation.
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Coffee
A cheap and low-calorie cup of coffee may seem like the perfect treat while you wait, but you may regret once you're seated. "The coffee contains caffeine and can agitate the nerves, which may not make the flight as relaxing as possible," says Mills. In addition, if the coffee passes quickly, you may create several dashes in the bathroom, she notes. Try a soothing herbal tea instead, suggests Mills.
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Large tab bar
A glass of wine while you wait for your flight will not hurt a lot of people, you will want to keep your consumption to a minimum. Not only can it dehydrate you before an airplane already dehydrated, but alcohol is not good for deep sleep. You may quickly run down, but alcohol will wake you up and keep you from sleeping deep in REM sleep because your liver suffers. "A less relaxing trip, especially if you go abroad, can be counterproductive to have a great time when you arrive," says Mills.
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Two-Tiered Sandwiches
You Might Not Have Too Many choices come in a fast-setting sandwich station, but keep your calories under control by avoiding overfilling, Mills says. "If you have three layers of meat or bread, it's like saying you get three servings," she says. "" Crisp, "breaded" and "fried" … are words on a menu that are bits of an extra serving of carbohydrates, plus extra fat. "
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Water Bottles
You might not want to rely on water bottles from the airport terminal – not just because of their exorbitant prices. will never discourage a good hydration, but listen to us if you have a small bladder. "You drink water before getting on the plane, then share a toilet with how many people?" says Nolan Cohn. that hydration is important, especially when you're stuck in a dry airplane cabin, she recommends you drink a little water at night and in the morning before your flight so you do not get dehydrated when you get on board Especially if your flight lasts more than two hours, do not ignore your thirst for not going to the bathroom, she says.
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All that your stomach is not not used to it
When you're about to sit in some spaces For hours, avoid foods that do not tend to stay well in your digestive system. Avoid foods that could normally disturb your stomach, such as certain types of fiber or fatty foods. "A hamburger and fries or fried chicken before getting on the plane may not be the best idea," says Nolan Cohn. "They are more likely to cause diarrhea or gastrointestinal disturbances."
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He warned that air traffic controllers "in many of our overcrowded facilities across the country" were working currently days a week due to a "recruitment crisis" exacerbated by the closure.
"The government must open now," he said. "Our airspace system national is an economic engine for this country, a gross domestic product of $ 1.5 trillion a year, 11 million well-paying jobs, and that moves packets and people from all over the world. "We can not allow this to happen. That's going to affect everyone, from Wall Street to Main Street. "
Earlier this month, air traffic controllers became the third largest group of federal employees to prosecute the Trump administration. justice After closing, NATCA filed a lawsuit seeking a temporary prohibition order against the federal government, alleging that it had violated the Fifth Amendment by depriving auditors of 39 "hard earned earnings without due process".
This article was originally published on HuffPost.
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