Air traffic controllers are worried about the government shutdown when they "have to have 100% of focus 100% of the time.”
More flight disruptions are hitting airports across the country due to a shortage of air traffic controllers, who aren’t getting paid
BY RIO YAMAT AND ASSOCIATED PRESS
October 27, 2025
Transportation Secretary worried that air traffic controllers may ‘have to take a second job and drive Uber’ because of government shutdown
BY JOSH FUNK AND ASSOCIATED PRESS
Air traffic controllers 'wearing thin' ahead of first missed paycheck - UPI.com
Airlines support air traffic controllers missing full paychecks - UPI.com
Flight delays in US to grow worse, transportation secretary warns
'The problems are mounting daily.' Air traffic controllers miss first paychecks in government shutdown
Airports Crippled Across U.S. Amid 'Surge' In Air Traffic Controller Callouts
Flight delays more common as US government shutdown drags on
Here’s Why Travelers Can Expect More Flight Delays Until Shutdown Ends
Flights delayed across US amid air traffic controller shortages as shutdown drags on
FAA urges lawmakers to reopen the government amid staffing shortages - UPI.com
US airports report over 20 air traffic controller shortage triggers in one day
