FAA Maintains Suspensions Amid PATCO Walkout Threat
FAA continues suspensions of controllers amid a three day walkout threat by PATCO. The agency has sent suspensions since Aug 1 with 15 day response windows, reporting 22 layoffs and 60 three day suspensions to date. Military controllers may be used for relief as civilian action looms, with no immediate response from PATCO and ongoing labor tensions shaping air traffic control operations.