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Congress grapples with FAA funding as travelers' frustration grows

by Elizabeth Trovall

Jun 30, 2023

Some airlines are pinning some of the blame for recent delays on the Federal Aviation Administration.

FAA funding is voted on every five years.

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A shortage of air traffic controllers is forcing airlines to cancel flights to and from NYC

by Henry Epp

Apr 28, 2023

The FAA has asked airlines to give up precious landing slots.

Above, the air traffic tower at LaGuardia Airport. According to the FAA, New York has just over half of the air traffic controllers it needs.

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