Hollywood Burbank Airport. [Photo: Shutterstock/Angel DiBilio]
Key Takeaways:
Hollywood Burbank Airport faced an air traffic controller shortage on Monday, which California's Governor linked directly to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
This shortage resulted in remote flight handling, pilots coordinating on the ground, and significant passenger delays at Burbank, reflecting a broader trend of delays at other major airports.
Essential ATCs are working without pay during the shutdown, leading to a reported increase in sick calls, though officials maintain air travel safety and the ATC union urges members to continue working.
A Los Angeles-area airport had no air traffic controllers (ATCs) on duty Monday evening, a shortage California’s governor linked to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.
