FAA issues new rules to combat air traffic controller fatigue

WKBN.com— The new guidelines come after the FAA commissioned a panel of experts in late 2023 to find new avenues on how to “better address controller fatigue.”

NBC News—FAA announces new rest rules for air traffic controllers. FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker announced new rules for air traffic controllers. He said that they will require 10 hours of rest between shifts rather than nine, and 12 hours before a midnight shift, putting controllers on a par with pilots and flight attendants. The aim is to reduce fatigue among controllers and reduce the chance of mistakes. NBC News' Tom Costello reports.

WTOP—Congress to add flights at Washington National, require new air refund rule in FAA deal. A $105 billion bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration for five years ahead of a May 10 deadline would raise hiring targets for air traffic control and would codify in law a rule the Biden administration introduced this month requiring airlines to offer refunds for canceled or significantly delayed flights, among other consumer-focused provisions.

WKBN.com—House and Senate negotiate bill to help FAA add more air traffic controllers and safety inspectors. Congressional negotiators have agreed on a $105 billion bill designed to improve the safety of air travel after a series of close calls between planes at the nation’s airports. House and Senate lawmakers said Monday that the bill will increase the number of air traffic controllers and require the Federal Aviation Administration to use new []