Shutdown Makes Air Travel System ‘Less Safe,’ Air Traffic Controllers Say

Controllers have urged air passengers to contact their representatives to end the shutdown. The transportation secretary also ...
CNN

Newark Airport systems outage was ‘most dangerous situation,’ air traffic controller says

The air traffic system meltdown at Newark Liberty International Airport last week “was the most dangerous situation you could have,” according to an air traffic controller on duty that day, as the ...
New York Post

Air travel will be ‘worse’ this summer, lawmakers warn — as FAA gives infuriating update on system fixes, staffing issues

WASHINGTON — Flight delays and cancellations are bound to only get “worse” heading into the summer, members of Congress warned Wednesday — as Federal Aviation Administration officials said it’ll take ...
PBS

Shutdown puts further strain on already understaffed air traffic control system

Roughly 750,000 federal employees were furloughed when the government closed its doors. Not included in that number are the air traffic controllers who will continue to work, without pay, as long as ...
The New York Sun

Nation’s Aviation System Falters as Air Traffic Controllers Grow Weary of Unpaid Work

Mr. Funk was the managing editor of Pleroma Media, and worked as a breaking news reporter at The Messenger after spending 25 ...

Government shutdown continues to add to stress on air traffic controllers and disrupt flights

The ongoing government shutdown continues to disrupt flights and put pressure on air traffic controllers who are working ...