Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misstated air traffic control staffing data by including trainees. The Collaborative Resource Workgroup staffing target, which guides the ...

The FAA has a nationwide shortage of around 3,000 air traffic controllers, impacting airport efficiency. This understaffing exacerbates delays when issues like bad weather or technical outages occur.

Air traffic controller staffing has been a major issue for the Federal Aviation Administration for years. As a result, it's been a major issue for travelers, too, even if it's not always as top of ...