Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commissions or revenue on some articles through the links below. The US government shutdown continues into its 33rd day, and while a resolution may soon be near, economists warn that the economic fallout is already underway. In a note to clients on Monday, Goldman Sachs economist Alex Phillips…
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday delayed flights at airports in Austin, Newark and Nashville as air traffic control staffing issues continue to ground flights and the government shutdown enters its 31st day. At least nine FAA facilities were facing staffing issues Friday and the agency said it would…
Flights to Los Angeles International Airport halted due to air traffic controller shortage Source link
While there have been absolutely bizarre reasons for flights to be delayed, more often than not planes are grounded because they cannot take off and fly safely. Mechanical problems are usually resolved quickly (carriers will change planes to avoid long delays or fix the problem on the spot), but personnel-related problems are more complex and…
Although the United States has a major shortage of air traffic controllers, those who call in sick rather than work without pay during the federal government shutdown risk being fired, the US transportation secretary has warned. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said this week he understands drivers’ frustrations and concerns. But during an appearance Thursday on…
