Controller Prevents Conflict Between American Jets Sharing Same Callsign
One flight was arriving from Chicago O’Hare, while the other was departing for O’Hare.
One flight was arriving from Chicago O’Hare, while the other was departing for O’Hare.
Air traffic controllers who raised concerns about Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport were allegedly told the matter was ‘too political’ to address.
The FAA froze mandatory air traffic reductions at 6% on Wednesday.
The FAA’s mandatory 4% air traffic reduction will grow to 6% on Tuesday.
The carriers cited the growing strain on unpaid air traffic controllers, TSA agents, and customs officials.
The carrier said it has not faced major disruptions to its operations.
But Ed Bastian said that could change if the current political deadlock drags on.
A Spirit flight was repeatedly ordered to turn away from Air Force One earlier this week, with an air traffic controller admonishing the pilot.
London’s Heathrow Airport has reportedly resumed flights after a major air traffic control glitch caused disruptions at local airports on Wednesday.