"Such strong staffing levels suggest a further ramp up in-flight reductions are not necessary to keep the traveling public safe," the DOT said in a press release. "As the federal government reopens and controllers receive their backpay, the FAA will continue to monitor staffing levels and review key trend lines."

Part of any flight check is demonstrating the ability to cope with a variety of abnormal or emergency situations. These can involve anything from the typical engine failure on departure, to severe weather encounters, to less common system malfunctions and ...

FAA workers protest at Phoenix airport due to financial strain from the government shutdown, causing flight operation reductions.

Flight delays started to climb Tuesday evening across the United States amid air traffic controller staffing challenges, as people responsible for guiding planes through the skies approach nearly a week of working without a paycheck. According to FAA ...

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is one of the airports where the FAA plans to cut flight capacity due to air traffic control shortages. What we know.