As the number of air traffic controllers calling out of work continues to rise due to the ongoing partial government shutdown, ABC 33/40 is working to learn how this will impact operations at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Kim Hunt with the Birmingham Airport Authority tells ABC 33/40, “This is clearly a difficult time for federal workers who are working without pay through the shutdown. At BHM, I am not aware of any operational impacts due to the shutdown. The airport works closely with our federal partners to maintain a safe and secure environment for travelers. We are thankful for their dedication every day.”
ABC 33/40 reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). However, because of the temporary lapse in funding due to the shutdown, the agency is not responding to routine media inquiries…