Trump threatens air traffic controllers who fail to return to work as flight cancellations jumpUS President Donald Trump speaks, during the swearing-in ceremony for Sergio Gor as US Ambassador to India, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, Nov 10, 2025. "All Air Traffic Controllers must get back to work, NOW!!! Even before the shutdown, the Federal Aviation Administration was about 3,500 air traffic controllers short of targeted staffing levels. Asked about Trump's comments, including the bonus plan, National Air Traffic Controllers Association President Nick Daniels said on Monday controllers would appreciate any recognition. "We'll work with the administration .... Air traffic controllers will continue to show up during this shutdown," he said.
