Some experts say there is a solution that could change the dynamic in relatively short order — either privatize air traffic control, or set up a separate government corporation that can run the system ...

Data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests that the median salary for an air traffic controller in 2024 was ...

Air traffic controllers are back in the news during the federal government shutdown because of shortages. What happens if your next flight gets impacted? Here’s what we know. Why are controllers ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A frequent flier on Thursday said he’s beginning to wonder if the government shutdown could force him to change his travel plans. While at Indianapolis International Airport, ...

Shutdown affects paychecks for 13,000 air traffic controllers Controllers face financial strain, may seek side jobs, employee union warns Risk for air travel could rise as shutdown stalemate drags on, ...

Air traffic controllers will receive $0 paychecks by October 28 amid the government shutdown. The 2019 shutdown is a reminder of air traffic controllers' power over the national air system. Three ...

Controllers have already received one reduced check, because the shutdown began in the middle of a pay period. The next pay date, Oct. 28, will be the first fully missed paycheck. By Karoun Demirjian ...

Former air traffic controller Mark McBurney joins NewsNation to discuss major airports facing 10% flight reductions as TSA ...

With no deal yet to reopen the federal government, air traffic controllers at the region’s airports Tuesday received partial paychecks as they continued working, uncertain of when they’ll receive full ...

Pete LeFevre is worried about how his coworkers will get by if they don't get paid next week. It would be the first $0 paycheck for America's 13,000 air traffic controllers during the second-longest ...

The FAA's training academy in Oklahoma City is operating in spite of the government shutdown, but air traffic control trainees are still feeling its impact. We've heard a lot about how the government ...

ARLINGTON, Virginia/NEWARK-More than 13,000 U.S. air traffic controllers face rising stress and financial insecurity after Tuesday’s disbursement of what will be their last paycheck during the ...