The government shutdown is putting a renewed spotlight on the cracks in the US aviation system

Since the shutdown began Oct. 1, the Federal Aviation Administration has reported controller shortages in cities across the U ...

Is it safe to fly during the government shutdown? Experts weigh in.

Despite delays at some airports caused by staff shortages, government officials and aviation experts say flying is safe.
Irish Mirror

Flight attendant names Ryanair plane seats to book and 'torturous' spot to avoid

A flight attendant has shared some tips and tricks on how to make your next flight more comfortable and it's all about the ...
LAist

Burbank's air traffic control tower shut down last week. How dangerous was it?

The Hollywood Burbank Airport drew national attention recently when a shortage of air traffic controllers meant its tower had ...
Government Executive

How the shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays

The shutdown is deepening the FAA’s long-standing controller shortage, straining an already overextended workforce and ...

Air Traffic Controllers Reject Credit for Ending the Last Shutdown

Controllers missing work was widely cited as the reason the last shutdown came to an end. But that assumption might have been ...

Some Americans Are Starting to Feel the Impact of the Government Shutdown

The Trump administration said over 4,000 workers would be laid off. Farmers trying to plan next year’s crops don’t have all ...

How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays

Air traffic controllers are considered essential workers and required to work without pay during the shutdown, but there are ...

Air traffic controllers who duck unpaid work during the gov’t shutdown could be fired, Duffy warns

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he understands the frustrations and worries of air traffic controllers who have to ...

What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US government shutdown

The federal government shutdown has entered its second week, and already shortages of air traffic controllers have strained ...

Flights delayed at some U.S. airports amid shortage of air traffic controllers

When there's a shortage of air traffic controllers, the FAA reduces the number of takeoffs and landings to ensure the on-duty personnel aren't overwhelmed and the system remains safe. But that can ...

Is it safe to fly during the government shutdown? What you should know.

The air travel system was strained before the government shutdown, but the lack of funding is stressing it even more. Here's ...