Aviation ❯ Air Traffic Control ❯ Staffing Issues ❯ Government Shutdown

Flight Delays

Flight Cancellations Surge as FAA Caps Operations at 40 Airports

The agency cites safety risks from unpaid, short-staffed control towers.

DOT to Cut Flights by 10% at 40 Airports Starting Nov. 7 If Shutdown Continues

FAA Says Nearly Half of Busiest U.S. Airports Are Short-Staffed as Shutdown Triggers Widespread Delays

Controllers Miss First Paychecks as Shutdown Drives FAA Slowdowns and New Ground Stops

Controllers Miss First Paycheck as Shutdown Fuels Worsening U.S. Flight Delays

FAA Cuts Flight Flow as Shutdown Strains Air Traffic Control