They are the unseen voices keeping America’s air space from turning into a sky-high traffic jam, but what exactly do air traffic controllers do, and how do they get the job? With the FAA reducing ...

Dozens of controllers have departed the U.S. to take jobs overseeing air-traffic in Australia; ‘everybody knows about it.’ ...

Despite movement in Washington to end the government shutdown, the chaos at airports across the country continues. There have been more than 30,000 delays and 7,000 cancellations since late last week.

While travelers may experience more delays and cancellations starting on Friday, air traffic controllers have been feeling the pain of the 36-day government shutdown. Many are struggling to juggle ...

Updated October 9, 2025 at 9:18 AM EDT Air traffic controllers will continue to work under strain as the government shutdown drags on, according to the head of the union that represents them. "What ...

For many travelers, the nation's airspace was a scary place to be on Halloween. The Federal Aviation Administration was forced to delay flights across the U.S. because of staffing shortages at dozens ...

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy claimed new air traffic controllers start their careers making $180,000. That's way off. Most new controllers make around $55,000, according to three ATCs and ...

President Donald Trump and former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg have sparred over the condition of the air ...

The issue may take months to resolve—even after the government reopens. The weight of the government shutdown and subsequent lack of pay has left many air traffic controllers with no choice but to ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Federal Aviation Administration has issued at least four ground delays at Nashville International Airport just since Thanksgiving. The latest one was Monday afternoon.

Understaffing at air traffic control towers has affected flights this week. But the The National Air Traffic Controllers Association president... Shutdown strains already short-staffed air traffic ...