Air Traffic Controllers Strike Threat Hits Airport Schedules
Air carriers warn a Monday strike by the Professional Air Traffic Controllers union could force a 60 percent cut in schedules or a complete shutdown. Airlines anticipate cancellations, dislocated luggage handling, and separate arrangements for travel legs as FAA contingency plans take effect. Eastern, United, Delta, Continental, TWA and USAir outline reduced operations, while Pan Am keeps most international flights and trims only a few domestic stops.