Staffing levels for air traffic controllers at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) improved on Nov. 11, one day ahead of a key House vote to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
Duffy hosted a press conference at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Tuesday, where he warned that keeping the government shutdown would lead to a “significant disruption” by the weekend.
He said Americans would see a large increase in flight delays and cancellations if the House fails to pass the Senate-approved continuing resolution when it meets to vote on Wednesday, with the potential to force some airlines to ground planes….