Denver Airport Seeks FAA Waiver to Pay Controllers

Denver Airport Seeks Special Waiver to Pay Controllers Amid Government ShutdownDenver International Airport, the nations third-busiest, faces a ten percent flight capacity reduction due to staffing shortages caused by the ongoing government shutdown. The city of Denver has requested a special waiver from the FAA to directly pay air traffic controllers, aiming to prevent significant flight reductions. The FAA has not yet responded to the request, and theres a possibility of capacity reductions even if approved. Denvers airport serves over eighty-two million passengers annually, making it a crucial economic driver for the Rocky Mountain West. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.