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A shortage of air traffic controllers is forcing airlines to cancel flights to and from NYC

Apr 28, 2023
The FAA has asked airlines to give up precious landing slots.
Above, the air traffic tower at LaGuardia Airport. According to the FAA, New York has just over half of the air traffic controllers it needs.
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JFK 1964 and Beatle-mania

Feb 6, 2014
Marketplace Datebook for February 7th.