Shutdown

Guest Post: Unpaid and overworked air traffic controllers strain to keep America’s skies safe amid the shutdown.

President promises $10,000 bonuses for ‘patriotic’ controllers who stayed on duty.

Sean Duffy says staffing shortages could ground holiday travel as safety concerns mount.

Duffy floats increasing flight restrictions, but clarifies that it is not currently under consideration.

Temporary measures target 40 airports as part of systemwide safety initiative.

Transportation secretary says safety remains paramount as unpaid controllers struggle to keep system running.

Transportation secretary Sean Duffy warns growing risks to aviation system amid prolonged shutdown.

Duffy, Daniels warn during press conference that shutdown pressures are stretching the nation’s air traffic system.

LAX ground stop highlights mounting strain as government shutdown continues.

FAA technical union PASS says halted FAA training threatens modernization efforts, while TSA officers face staffing and pay troubles.