The longest shutdown in US history became even more severe today as hundreds of flights were cancelled by the federal government to reduce strain on air traffic controllers, who haven't been paid for ...

Reagan National Airport was hit the hardest with at least 18 percent of its arrivals — 81 flights — canceled Friday. The ...

The ongoing US federal government shutdown could stop many Americans returning home for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

Five weeks into the government shutdown, controllers across the country, forced to work without pay, are taking second jobs ...

According to the FAA, it is highly competitive to become an air traffic controller, as candidates must be under 31 years old ...

With the FAA cutting 10% of flights starting Friday, air traffic controllers are currently unpaid in some of the most ...

MacQueen, an air traffic controller, has experienced six government shutdowns during his career, saying this one is placing unprecedented pressure on the workforce.

The federal government shutdown has prompted the FAA to reduce hundreds of flights at major airports to maintain safety and ease the burden on unpaid staff.

"As the shutdown drags on, air traffic controllers, in particular, are being stressed unnecessarily," airport CEO Phil ...

The Federal Aviation Administration forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 of the busiest airports across the ...