Department of Transportation

Air traffic controllers with ‘perfect attendance’ during shutdown get $10,000 bonus

According to NATCA, 311 controllers will receive the bonus check.

NATCA admits it did not request funds to pay controllers during shutdown

NATCA's President confirmed the fact during a hearing before the US Senate.

USDOT’s Duffy reiterates $10,000 bonus promise to controllers

Previously, Trump, who initially promised the bonus, said he did not know where the money would come from.

Aeromexico, Delta secure stay motion vs DOT in its JV case

The Department of Transportation (DOT) wanted Aeromexico and Delta to dismantle the JV by January 1, 2026.

US airlines call to ensure that aviation does not become collateral damage amid policy disagreements

A4A pointed out that the FAA had $5 billion

USDOT’s Duffy sides with Trump, questions controllers’ ‘patriotism’ during shutdown

Previously, Trump said that controllers who did not show up to work would be replaced with "true Patriots."

USDOT’s Duffy claims up to 15 to 20 ATCs retire daily amid shutdown

The good news – for air travel – is that a bill to fund the government moved forward in the Senate.