Airline Execs: Air Traffic Controller Shortage to Disrupt Flights for Years

Airline executives warn air traffic controller shortage will continue disrupting flights for 5+ years
3,000-controller shortage is "suffering" the flight system, per airline chiefs speaking in Washington
It will take 5-7 years of hiring to break even if all goes well, says Airlines for America CEO
Executives propose allowing universities to provide air traffic controller certification courses
Airlines support FAA continuing reduced summer flights at major airports like JFK and Newark

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