FAA reports increasing air traffic controller call-outs as shutdown enters second month

Paychecks Stop, Delays Soar: Air Traffic Controllers Struggle To Keep Planes Moving Amid Shutdown

As the federal government shutdown stretches into its second month, air traffic controller shortages are worsening nationwide, leading to mounting delays and disruptions at major airports across the US.

Air traffic control absences surge, hitting almost half of major US airports

Nearly 50% of the 30 busiest U.S. airports faced shortages of air traffic controllers, the Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday, leading to flight delays nationwide as a federal government shutdown hit its 31st day.

Airports Crippled Across U.S. Amid 'Surge' In Air Traffic Controller Callouts

"After 31 days without pay, air traffic controllers are under immense stress and fatigue," the Federal Aviation Administration warned.

FAA reports increasing air traffic controller call-outs as shutdown enters second month

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pressed lawmakers to reopen the government late Friday as major airports across the U.S. experience flight delays and cancellations due staffing shortages amid the lapse in funding. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents and nearly 13,000 air traffic controllers are among the federal workers that are deemed essential and have been…