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Just 776 FAA employees will get Trump’s $10,000 bonus, but the union says thousands who worked during the shutdown were left out

The payments will be received no later than Dec. 9, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

Fortune · Nov 21, 2025

Air Travel Meltdown: 80% of NYC Controllers Absent as Shutdown Sparks US-Wide Delays

Nearly 7,000 flights delayed in one day as 80% of New York controllers call out and the US government shutdown paralyses airports coast to coast.

International Business Times UK · Nov 2, 2025

Air traffic controllers are becoming Uber drivers and restaurant servers on top of six-day airport shifts to make ends meet during government shutdown

Deemed essential workers, controllers are required to work during the shutdown, but will receive a $0 paycheck starting next week.

Fortune · Oct 20, 2025

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Sean Duffy Warns Air Traffic Controllers Against Calling In Sick During Shutdown

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned air traffic controllers this week that if they call in sick instead of working without pay during the government shutdown, they could face termination, even though the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is already facing a serious staff shortage.

Benzinga · Oct 12, 2025

Air traffic controllers who duck unpaid work during the gov't shutdown could be fired, Duffy warns

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he understands the frustrations and worries of air traffic controllers who have to work without a paycheck during the government shutdown, but he and the union that represents controllers are also now emphasizing that calling out sick in protest could cost them their jobs

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025

How air traffic controllers could help end the shutdown

Controller and TSA "sick-outs" played an under-appreciated role in ending the last major shutdown.

Axios · Oct 8, 2025

US airport staffing shortages expected to cause more delays amid shutdown

Air traffic controllers warn of escalating delays and stress as the government shutdown enters its second week

The Guardian - US · Oct 8, 2025

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US Aviation Sector Plagued By Delays, Staffing Disruptions As Government Shutdown Continues: DAL, UAL And Others Call For 'Urgency' To Reopen

The U.S. aviation sector is plagued by delays amid staffing shortages as the U.S. Government shutdown continues.

Benzinga · Oct 8, 2025

Staffing woes see flight delays spread to more U.S. airports amid shutdown

Analysts predict the current crisis will only worsen if the shutdown drags on.

Axios · Oct 8, 2025

An air traffic controller at Newark is like ‘a 3D chess player who can juggle a chainsaw’ with their eyes closed, ex-pilot says

Air traffic controllers are taking “trauma leave” to deal with stress after the chaos at Newark.

Fortune · May 8, 2025

Air traffic controllers were initially offered buyouts and told to consider leaving government

Just a day before a deadly midair collision at Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025

Deadly Collision Near Reagan National Airport Under Investigation

NATCA emphasizes caution and patience post-aircraft collision, awaiting NTSB investigation results.

Air Traffic Controllers Face Uncertainty As Government Shutdown Looms

Air traffic controllers face uncertainty as government shutdown threatens pay and staffing.

With close calls mounting, the FAA will require more rest for air traffic controllers

Federal regulators are increasing the amount of required rest between shifts for air traffic controllers. The changes come as two recent close calls on runways add to concerns about aviation safety.

WEKU · Apr 22, 2024

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Daily Mirror · May 16, 2022

Air traffic controller killed after plane smashes into BRIDGE and bursts into flames

Viral footage of the disaster shows the small jet was in flames and emitting heavy smoke following the incident in Miami, Florida which occurred around 1pm local time on Saturday

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