How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays
- Written by Brian Strzempkowski, Assistant Director, Center for Aviation Studies, The Ohio State University
The government shutdown has exacerbated the air traffic controller shortage, leading to delays at airports across the country, including in Burbank, Calif.Mario Tama/Getty ImagesAirports across the United States have been experiencing significant flight delays recently because of a shortage of air traffic controllers, who have been required to...
