With federal funding set to expire Sept. 30, it is worth taking note of the Department of Transportation’s plan for operations during a lapse in appropriations. The plan, last updated in March, details how air travel would be sustained if Congress fails to reach a deal.

According to the plan, more than 13,000 air traffic controllers would continue providing services, although would have to do so with pay disruptions. Additionally, other department staff responsible for navigational aids, flight inspections, and airworthiness directives would be required to continue, albeit unpaid in the immediate-term.

New controller training at the academy would continue using prior-year funds, although hiring and field training would both be suspended.

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