How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays

Air traffic controllers are considered essential workers and required to work without pay during the shutdown, but there are ...

Air traffic controllers union urges members to 'rise to the occasion' during shutdown

Air traffic controllers are in short supply and often work 10-hour days, six days per week. Though they continue to work during the shutdown, they will not be paid until it's over, aside from one ...