Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights to comply with the FAA's order. But there are still questions about the plan, which the agency says will keep the skies safe during the government shutdown.

The government shutdown led to staffing shortages at air traffic control facilities, delaying flights. Travelers may experience longer security lines at airports as some TSA officers do not report to work. Controllers and TSA officers are required to work ...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued three ground stops at major U.S. airports Thursday evening due to staffing shortages—and unpaid air traffic controllers have told Forbes the volume of sick calls “will only get bigger” the longer the ...

The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic at many busy airports to maintain safety during the government shutdown, which has led to staffing shortages of air traffic controllers.

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 important? This vital role is responsible for keeping ...

The union representing the nation's air traffic controllers is directing its members to keep working during the U.S. government shutdown now stretching into its second week, with the labor group warning that failure to report for duty could lead to ...

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told Fox Business viewers Thursday that air traffic controllers who call in sick during the shutdown will not be paid and could be fired—intimidating rhetoric aviation experts say could backfire. U.S. Transportation ...

It now appears relief is in sight as more air traffic controllers show up for work with news of a possible end to the government shutdown, transportation secretary says.