US FAA hires 1,500 air traffic controllers but staffing challenges remain
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it had met its goal of
2023-08-24 21:29
Airlines will continue to fly fewer flights to New York and Washington as FAA faces staffing shortages
The federal government is allowing airlines to continue to run reduced flight schedules to major airports serving New York City and Washington in hopes of curbing flight cancellations and reducing the burden on short-staffed air traffic controllers.
2023-08-10 19:48
Air traffic controllers union pushes for staffing solution after scathing DOT watchdog report
As millions of Americans are expected to pack commercial flights over the July 4th holiday, the union representing the Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic controllers says a recent government watchdog report is proof the agency and Congress must fix a "flawed staffing model."
2023-06-27 06:17