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 ...

Air Traffic Controller Falls Asleep, Leaving Air Corsica Flight Circling for 30 Minutes

An Air Corsica flight was forced to circle Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport for nearly half an hour on Tuesday September 16 ...
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Air Traffic Controllers Receive Last Paycheck as Government Shutdown Enters Third Week

As the government shutdown enters its third week, over 13,000 air traffic controllers and around 50,000 Transportation ...

Air traffic controllers working without pay begin to call out sick, leading to flight cancellations and delays nationwide

A week into the government shutdown, air traffic controller sick calls are beginning to cause delays and cancellations as a ...

Air traffic controller staffing shortages resulting in flight delays, DMV sees impact

With major airports across the country dealing with air traffic controller staffing shortages from sick calls during the ...

Air traffic control staffing problems continue to cause delays as shutdown drags on

The Federal Aviation Administration reported a growing number of their facilities are short-staffed on Friday, including some which have caused delays for travelers.
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Air traffic controllers helped end the last government shutdown, and may again

WASHINGTON — More than a month into the last government shutdown, in 2019, a few air traffic controllers finally reached ...
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Bengaluru-Guwahati Air India Express Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Bhubaneswar After Passenger Falls Ill

The pilot immediately contacted BPIA’s Air Traffic Control (ATC) and requested clearance for an emergency landing.