Detroit Metro Air Traffic Controllers Work to Educate People on Shutdown Impacts

Detroit Metro air traffic controllers work to educate people on shutdown impacts

As the government shutdown continues to drag on, air traffic controllers are trying to educate people about how it will potentially affect air travel.

Flight delays more common as US government shutdown drags on

More air traffic controllers are calling in sick, often to work another job to pay for groceries and medicines.

Unpaid US air traffic controllers take second jobs to stay afloat amid holiday season as shutdown drags on

National Air Traffic Controllers Association President Nick Daniels said that the number would rise as more controllers look for ways to pay bills

Hundreds of air traffic controllers take second jobs as US shutdown continues

Hundreds of U.S. air traffic controllers have taken up temporary second jobs as a prolonged government shutdown meant they missed their first full paycheck on Tuesday, mounting pressure on a strained aviation safety system, a union official said.

Air traffic controller turns to DoorDash for second job, says he ‘didn’t have a choice’

Jack Criss, an air traffic control specialist at Joint Base Andrews, has been forced to pick up a second job at DoorDash as the shutdown drags on.

Air traffic controller shortages to drag on, U.S. transportation secretary says

The state of air safety has been closely watched for signs of increased delays or cancellations, as observers look for indications that the shutdown is making life harder for Americans