80% of NYC-area air traffic controllers absent amid 'surge' in callouts: FAA

A surge in callouts among air traffic controllers "is straining staffing levels" at multiple airports across the U.S. -- ...

Lack of air traffic controllers hits almost half of major US airports

By David Shepardson and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Nearly 50% of the 30 busiest U.S. airports are grappling with ...

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

By David Shepardson and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Nearly 50% of the 30 busiest U.S. airports faced shortages of ...

Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one-month mark

Continued staffing shortages in air traffic control facilities are causing delays at airports as the government shutdown ...

Ground delays issued amid shortage of air controllers as shutdown continues

Departures to Orlando International Airport are delayed an average of 2.7 hours overnight Thursday due to staffing issues, ...

Flight Delays Mount as Unpaid Air Traffic Controllers Strain During Government Shutdown

The ongoing government shutdown has created a cascading crisis in America’s skies, with unpaid air traffic controllers calling in sick at unprecedented rates and causing thousands of flight delays ...

Airlines are feeding air traffic controllers as they miss their first full paychecks

Airlines are donating meals to unpaid federal aviation workers during the government shutdown as air traffic controllers missed their first paychecks.

Sea-Tac normal for now, as government shutdown snarls air travel

As airports around the country begin to feel the strain of the four-week government shutdown, here’s how it’s affected Sea-Tac.

Air traffic control shortages pile up, causing delays and disruptions at airports across the US

Air traffic control shortages are ramping up as the government shutdown continues, with flight delays reported at airports across the US.