https://www.scmp.com/rss/524713/feed The latest news and top stories on the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. A Washington DC-based labour union and aviation safety organisation, NATCA is dedicated to advancing members’ status and working conditions and promoting the safety and efficiency of the US National Airspace System. Its main areas of focus include collective bargaining, political action and representing nearly 20,000 air traffic controllers and aviation safety professionals. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Reuters Reuters US President Donald Trump on Monday demanded air traffic controllers return to work as travellers endured another day of flight cancellations, which the administration ordered to manage staff shortages during the government shutdown. Trump’s comment came after the US aviation system has suffered serious disruptions in recent days as air traffic controller absences soared while they work without pay. Some are absent as they need to work second jobs or cannot afford child care. An airline trade... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3332257/trump-tells-air-traffic-controllers-return-work-flight-cancellations-jump?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3332257/trump-tells-air-traffic-controllers-return-work-flight-cancellations-jump?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:14:46 +0000 Reuters Reuters Air travel turmoil deepened as nearly 7,000 flights were delayed in the United States on Monday, with air traffic controller absences surging as the federal government shutdown reached its 27th day. The Federal Aviation Administration cited staffing shortages and imposed ground delay programmes affecting Newark Airport in New Jersey, Austin Airport in Texas and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Flights in the southeast were delayed earlier because of significant staffing shortages at the... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3330540/flight-delays-soar-past-4300-us-government-shutdown-continues?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3330540/flight-delays-soar-past-4300-us-government-shutdown-continues?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Oct 2025 22:18:59 +0000