FAA Awards $10,000 Bonuses to 776 Air Traffic Workers Who Had Perfect Attendance During Shutdown

FAA Awards $10,000 Bonuses to 776 Air Traffic Workers Who Had Perfect Attendance During Shutdown

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks during a press conference at LaGuardia Airport in New York City on Oct. 28, 2025. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Thursday that 776 air traffic controllers and technicians with flawless attendance records during the recent 43-day federal government shutdown will receive $10,000 bonuses.

The shutdown, which began in early October and represented the longest in U.S. history, led numerous controllers to take sick days due to the unpaid work.

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