Denver wants to pay airport staff to avoid FAA flight cuts

Nov 7, 2025 - 11:00
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Denver wants to pay airport staff to avoid FAA flight cuts
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston (D) on Thursday proposed that the city pay air traffic controllers as they go without paychecks because of the government shutdown. Johnston’s proposal would need to be permitted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Politico reported. The city requested a waiver to pay air traffic controllers at Denver International Airport but…