Overstressed Air Traffic Controllers ‘Aren’t Fit For Duty,’ Says Agency Veteran—As FAA Issues ‘Staffing Triggers’ At 6 Airports Tuesday
- Posted on October 7, 2025
- By Forbes
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Overstressed Air Traffic Controllers ‘Aren’t Fit For Duty,’ Says Agency Veteran—As FAA Issues ‘Staffing Triggers’ At 6 Airports Tuesday

Cracks in the air travel system are widening, as air traffic controllers bear the strain of an understaffed system and no pay until the government shutdown ends.