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DIA Aids Unpaid Controllers Amid FAA Traffic Cuts

11/6/2025

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Denver International Airport (DIA) seeks permission to use revenue to pay air traffic controllers during the shutdown.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans a 10% air-traffic reduction across 40 markets starting Friday.
DIA Chief Executive Officer Phil Washington says support for unpaid air traffic controllers is needed.
DIA has opened a pantry for federal employees, is accepting donations, and DIA served 82.4 million passengers last year.

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Denver International Airport (DIA) seeks permission to use revenue to pay air traffic controllers during the shutdown.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans a 10% air-traffic reduction across 40 markets starting Friday.
DIA Chief Executive Officer Phil Washington says support for unpaid air traffic controllers is needed.
DIA has opened a pantry for federal employees, is accepting donations, and DIA served 82.4 million passengers last year.