Air Traffic Controllers' Sickouts Could Bring an End to Senate Shutdown Crisis
Air traffic controllers' planned strike over delayed senators' flights could end the ongoing government shutdown if they proceed as scheduled.
Air traffic controllers' delayed flight departures could bring an end to the ongoing government shutdown as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires all flights to be cleared before landing. The disruption is largely due to air traffic controllers calling in sick and refusing to work without pay, mirroring a similar crisis that led to the 2019-2020 shutdown. With the FAA relying on the services of over 15,000 air traffic controllers, their absence has halted operations nationwide. The current shutdown, now in its third week, may be brought to an end as lawmakers scramble to address the issue.
