US airspace has faced a persistent shortage of air traffic controllers for years. However, the ongoing government shutdown has made the problem even more severe, with fewer controllers available to ...

There would not be enough air traffic controllers in the tower at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport Tuesday night, the Federal Aviation Administration warned. In Nashville, so many controllers ...

The ongoing U.S. government shutdown is significantly impacting air travel across the country, with Hollywood Burbank Airport in California being one of the most affected. On Monday, October 6, 2025, ...