Soaring Air Traffic Control Absences Disrupt Operations at Nearly Half of Major US AirportsJanuary 30, 2026
By Atticus Reed Politics January 30, 2026Soaring Air Traffic Control Absences Disrupt Operations at Nearly Half of Major US Airports Air traffic control absences have surged, impacting nearly half of major US airports, Reuters reports. The spike is causing significant delays and disruption in air travel nationwide, raising concerns over staffing and operational resilience.