False alarm delays some Friday night flights at San Jose airport
A false fire alarm evacuated San Jose Mineta Terminal B, causing 15 delays and one cancellation; FAA staffing issues caused additional minor delays at airports.
Air traffic controllers are now working without pay. Some are grappling with how to pay for the medicine needed to keep their children alive | Fortune
Government shutdown is causing air traffic controllers to miss paychecks, increasing absences and delays and risking safety due to financial stress and understaffing.
Will Air-Traffic Controllers End the Government Shutdown?
Air-traffic controllers, though a tiny fraction of federal workers, can rapidly disrupt flights during shutdowns, forcing swift government concessions.