From Investing.com: 2024-05-08 21:00:43

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration delays rest requirements for air traffic controllers amid staffing shortage, citing discussions with union. Current rules mandate an eight or nine-hour break between shifts. FAA seeks joint agreement with union on new rest periods by 2025 schedule. NATCA requests briefing on FAA data.

FAA faces persistent shortage of about 3,000 air traffic controllers, prompting mandatory overtime and six-day work weeks at some facilities. Agency seeks to hire 2,000 controllers this year. Independent panel notes concerns over controller fatigue and calls for mandatory rest periods. Senators oppose relocation of 17 controllers from New York TRACON to Philadelphia. New York TRACON has among the busiest and most complex airspace in the U.S. Airlines seek extension of minimum flight requirements at New York City-area airports through October 2025.



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