The US air traffic control system is in desperate need of improvement. Would privatization help?

Some experts say there is a solution that could change the dynamic in relatively short order — either privatize air traffic control, or set up a separate government corporation that can run the system ...

Major US air traffic staffing shortages snarl thousands of flights

Major air traffic control staffing shortages snarled thousands of flights on Saturday as the government shutdown caused mounting travel woes and raised alarm among airline officials. The Federal Aviat ...

U.S. Airlines Cancel 1,000 Flights While Complying With Shutdown Order

At least 1,000 flights were called off nationwide Friday — four times the number canceled Thursday, according to FlightAware, ...

Worst weekend for air traffic controller staffing since start of shutdown

Flight delays linked to the ongoing federal government shutdown continue, with this past weekend marking the worst for air traffic control staffing shortages since the shutdown began, according to a ...

FAA-mandated flight cancellations to worsen next week if shutdown continues

Under the FAA's order, the flight cuts will increase to 6% of schedules, 8% by Thursday and 10% next Friday. Transportation ...