Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is facing an air traffic controller shortage, along with the rest of the U.S.
More than 82% of U.S. airport traffic control towers are understaffed, according to standards set by the industry’s labor union. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport faces a bigger shortage than the national average.
In light of two deadly plane crashes late last month — including the first major commercial plane fatal crash in the U.S. since 2009 — and another early this month, the Federal Aviation Administration says air travel is still statistically the safest mode of travel.
