Amid a shortage of air traffic controllers and increasing congestion in the aviation system, the FAA has begun proactive measures to maintain safety, including reducing flights at 40 airports
American Airlines is reducing its flight schedule by 4% after the FAA’s safety directive, canceling roughly 220 flights daily while urging Washington to resolve the government shutdown
On Friday: following concerning safety data, the FAA will impose 10% cuts at 40 airports and curb certain operations to lighten controller load. Affected hubs have not been named, and measures remain under review
FAA: Sharp surge in controller absences impacting half of local facilities. “Safety above all”: air traffic will be slowed as needed, even if it causes delays and cancellations
Relief for air travelers in Greece as the scheduled strike on October 1 will not include the aviation sector; the decision comes after a Greek court rejected the labor union's requirement to include air traffic controllers
As Greece braces for an aviation strike, cancellations loom. Travelers affected by flight changes are offered options for refunds or date changes
Air traffic controllers delay strike
Ryanair Continues Its Attack on the European Commission: "Passengers Are Abandoned to Unnecessary Disruptions." Ryanair Calls the Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, "Derlayed-Again" and Urges Immediate Reform to Protect Overflights
The Greek General Workers Union threatens a strike on April 9. The union claims air traffic controllers will join the strike. Airports have not officially announced flight cancellations that could affect thousands of Israelis
The Greek Air Traffic Controllers' Association will join a 24-hour general strike of the country's Public Workers Union, to be held on Friday, February 28, 2025. Aegean Airlines issues a notice to its passengers offering compensation and ticket change options
