Burbank Airport air traffic control tower unmanned on Monday evening
8 hours ago
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- Burbank Airport's air traffic tower was unmanned due to the government shutdown, with controllers leaving at 4:15 p.m.
- Southern California TRACON took over air traffic control duties remotely from San Diego.
- No cancellations were reported at Burbank Airport, but delays were anticipated due to staffing shortages.
- Air traffic controllers and TSA employees are working without pay during the shutdown.
- Increased sick calls among controllers and TSA agents could lead to flight delays and longer security lines.
- The FAA and TSA are already facing staffing shortages, exacerbating the impact of the shutdown.
- Previous shutdowns in 2018-2019 led to similar disruptions, including terminal closures due to sick calls.
- Air traffic controllers will receive partial pay for pre-shutdown work but remain unpaid until the shutdown ends.