Air Traffic Controllers to Receive Back Pay Despite Government Shutdown, Says Sean Duffy

Air Traffic Controller Delays and Staffing

• ✈️ Delays attributed to staffing shortages have fluctuated, reaching a high of 44% on Sunday and 24% on Monday, with previous shutdowns seeing mid-50s percentages.
• 💡 The Secretary of Transportation expressed gratitude to air traffic controllers for showing up to work, noting fewer airspace problems today compared to prior shutdowns.

Back Pay for Air Traffic Controllers

• 💰 Air traffic controllers who have come to work will be paid.
• 🏛️ The issue of back pay, traditionally without interest, is a matter for Congress to debate after the government reopens.
• ❓ There is an ongoing conversation about whether furloughed employees will receive pay during the shutdown period.