Hundreds of air traffic control trainees in OKC could be furloughed if government shuts down

WASHINGTON U.S. airlines warned that a partial federal government shutdown could strain American aviation and slow flights, ...
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Oklahoma City's FAA Academy Faces Potential Trainee Furloughs Amid Threat of Government Shutdown

FAA Academy in Oklahoma City prepares for potential impact of government shutdown on operations and air traffic control ...

FAA Academy in OKC remains open during shutdown, but its effects are still felt

The federal government shutdown is impacting the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, where air traffic control training is crucial to addressing a national shortage.

Flight delays from air traffic control callouts could get worse if shutdown drags on

(TNND) — The Nashville airport said Wednesday that air traffic control staffing has returned to normal after unexpected ...
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Southwest Airlines to resume nonstop service from OKC to Dallas Love Field

Southwest Airlines announced it will bring back nonstop service from OKC Will Rogers International Airport to Dallas Love Field Airport beginning in 2026. The airline said it will provide two daily ...

Federal workers at OKC air traffic control academy face furloughs if government shuts down

As the U.S. Senate struggles to pass a funding bill, federal workers in Oklahoma face uncertainty over a possible government shutdown.

Flight delays spread to major airports across US

Flight delays hit major airports across the country Tuesday, as staffing shortages continue amid the ongoing government shutdown. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported shortages at ...

OKCPD Air Support Unit pilot recognized for being proud to serve

Sergeant Shasta Barnes, the first woman helicopter pilot for the Oklahoma City Police Department, is being recognized for her ...

Airlines want to roll back these consumer protections — what passengers can do

A number of airline passenger protections could be rolled back under the Trump administration if the Department of Transportation (DOT) sides with an advocacy group representing major U.S.