The government shutdown is over. The air traffic controller shortage is not

1. Air traffic controller shortages disrupt flight schedules, impacting major airlines including AAL. 2. Recent government shutdown delayed flights, affecting over 5 million passengers. 3. Industry leaders advocate for legislative changes to ensure timely pay for controllers during shutdowns. 4. Persistent staffing issues threaten future flight operations and profitability for airlines. 5. Airlines project significant losses due to operating income hit from recent disruptions.