Air Traffic

Sean Duffy
Law

Air traffic controllers were already some of the most stressed workers in the U.S. before having to work without pay, say experts from Center for Aviation Studies

By Brian Strzempkowski, Melanie Dickman and The Conversation
October 13, 2025
Sean Duffy
Economy

Air traffic controllers working without pay get warning from boss: ‘Staff that aren’t dedicated like we need, we’ll let them go’

By Josh Funk and The Associated Press
October 11, 2025
You’re 10 times more likely to have a flight delay during the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary says: ‘These controllers are stressed out’
North America

You’re 10 times more likely to have a flight delay during the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary says: ‘These controllers are stressed out’

By
October 9, 2025
Air traffic control room
Success

America’s air traffic controller shortage is even worse during the government shutdown—but job candidates can make $145,000 per year

By
October 7, 2025
Delta CEO Ed Bastian speaking at a podium
Travel & Leisure

Delta CEO says air traffic control systems are so outdated that some commercial flight routes were faster in the 1950s than they are today

By
October 7, 2025
Ben Minicucci
Commentary

Alaska Air CEO: Why now is the time to innovate for smarter air traffic control

By
September 23, 2025
United’s CEO proclaims the budget airline model is dead and argues they ‘screw the customer’
Travel & Leisure

United’s CEO proclaims the budget airline model is dead and argues they ‘screw the customer’

By
May 31, 2025
A pilot in a United Airlines simulator
Tech

United Airlines pilot of 30+ years says there was only one time he lost communication—here’s why he said the emergency wasn’t ‘that big of a deal’

By Josh Funk and The Associated Press
May 23, 2025
FAA says controller shortage and tech issues mean Newark airport flight limits will extend into June
Travel & Leisure

FAA says controller shortage and tech issues mean Newark airport flight limits will extend into June

By Josh Funk and The Associated Press
May 21, 2025
Air traffic controllers at work
Success

Chaos at Newark airport underlines America’s air traffic controller shortage—Here’s why they’re in short supply, and how to qualify

By
May 20, 2025
Newark chaos spreads to another airport as Denver air traffic controllers lose communications for 90 seconds
Travel & Leisure

Newark chaos spreads to another airport as Denver air traffic controllers lose communications for 90 seconds

By Josh Funk and The Associated Press
May 15, 2025
Military and civilian air traffic controllers in Washington have a hotline. It hasn’t worked for over 3 years
Travel & Leisure

Military and civilian air traffic controllers in Washington have a hotline. It hasn’t worked for over 3 years

By Josh Funk and The Associated Press
May 15, 2025
Sean Duffy speaks into a microphone on a podium in front of several flags on stage.
Politics

The FAA has resorted to buying parts on eBay because its equipment is so old, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says

By
May 12, 2025
United Airlines is cutting 35 daily flights at Newark, blaming air traffic chaos at airport
Travel & Leisure

United Airlines is cutting 35 daily flights at Newark, blaming air traffic chaos at airport

By Stan Choe and The Associated Press
May 6, 2025
The FAA Air Traffic Control tower at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, New Jersey
Travel & Leisure

Newark radar failure left controllers blind for 90 seconds

By Allyson Versprille and Bloomberg
May 5, 2025

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