Air Traffic Control Game

FAA reduces air traffic during government shutdown

‘Hopelessness’ among air traffic controllers as government shutdown drags on, expert says

Most air traffic controllers worked six days a week and put in mandatory overtime even before the shutdown, but they have been doing so without paychecks as lawmakers fail to agree on a way to reopen the government.

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Air traffic control trainees brace for impact of government shutdown

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Air traffic controllers warn of 'tipping point' as US government shutdown drags on

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FAA reductions in air traffic enter third day as US flights delayed and canceled

Flight delays and cancellations are piling up Sunday across the U.S. after the Federal Aviation Administration cut flights at 40 U.S. airports on Friday following a monthlong government shutdown.

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US airlines cancel more than 2,500 weekend flights largely due to government shutdown

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US airlines again cancel more than 1,000 flights on second day of cuts tied to government shutdown

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Flights canceled at 40 U.S. airports: Full coverage as FAA cuts to air traffic take effect amid government shutdown

“We are seeing signs of stress in the system, so we are proactively reducing the number of flights to make sure the American people continue to fly safely,” Bedford said.

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Flight cancellation updates: FAA's government shutdown traffic reduction continues

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Here's how many flights have been canceled at Houston's IAH, Hobby airports after FAA cuts

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Atlanta air traffic controllers turning to DoorDash, Uber to make ends meet

Members of the air traffic controllers union are distributing leaflets about the shutdown’s effects at nearly two dozen airports to raise awareness, including Atlanta.

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Are You An Air Traffic Controller? We’d Love To Hear From You

Since launching in 2018, Simple Flying has shared numerous stories from the world of aviation. Today, we're turning the spotlight to another crucial part of the industry, the air traffic controllers who help guide planes safely through the skies.

Why the shutdown ending doesn't mean that flights would go back to normal immediately

Abdelghany agrees: “Even if the government reopens, recovery will still take time. Some passengers will have to be refunded and removed from the system because capacity simply cannot absorb everyone. The severity and duration of this reduction will determine how long recovery takes.”