FAA: 776 air traffic staff to get $10k bonuses
The FAA said Thursday that 776 of roughly 11,000 U.S. air traffic controllers and technicians will receive President Trump’s $10,000 “perfect attendance” bonus for working unpaid during the 44‑day shutdown, with payments due by Dec. 9. The controllers’ union NATCA thanked the recognition but warned that “thousands” who consistently reported for duty were excluded, after staffing shortages forced flight cuts at 40 airports; Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy praised recipients’ dedication.
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📌 Key Facts
- FAA email: 776 recipients out of ~11,000 controllers/technicians (~7%)
- $10,000 ‘perfect attendance’ award tied to the 44‑day shutdown; payouts by Dec. 9
- NATCA says many who worked without pay were excluded; FAA flight cuts impacted 40 airports