How air traffic controllers keep US skies safe -- and how to become one

With the FAA cutting 10% of flights starting Friday, air traffic controllers are currently unpaid in some of the most ...

The U.S. needs more air traffic controllers. Here's how an Arizona university is helping

Thousands of flights have been canceled due to the government shutdown. But an air traffic controller shortage existed long ...

Airlines, FAA in talks about when flight cuts will stop as shutdown nears end: Updates

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the flight situation in US is 'going to get much worse' if government shutdown is not resolved ...

What air traffic controllers do -- and how you can become one

According to the FAA, it is highly competitive to become an air traffic controller, as candidates must be under 31 years old ...

Transportation boss says flight delays so far are 'tiddlywinks' compared to what’s to come

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy spoke at O’Hare Airport, the hub that’s seen the most cancellations and delays.
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Utah's only air traffic control minor program increases fivefold

Utah State University, Utah's only institution offering a minor in air traffic control, hopes to alleviate the US Federal ...

A College Tries to Pitch In and Train Air Traffic Controllers

In Queens, a college of aeronautics is trying to help meet the need for controllers. I put on a headset and gave the training ...

Nationwide Flight Delays as Shutdown Impacts Air Traffic Controllers

The ongoing shutdown has left air traffic controllers unpaid, forcing FAA ground stops and major flight delays across the U.S ...

Denver air traffic controllers report staffing shortages, flight delays possible

Denver International Airport air traffic controllers reported staffing shortages were impacting operations Tuesday afternoon ...

While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends

Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends, as the Federal ...

Flight disruptions continue as air traffic controllers brace for their first full missing paychecks

A shortage of air traffic controllers caused more flight disruptions Monday around the country as controllers braced for their first full missing paycheck during the federal government shutdown.

Airspace Flow Program slows Nashville flights; disruptions to linger after shutdown

Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends.