FAA Chief Faces Congress Over Air Traffic Reform

Federal Aviation Administration head Bryan Bedford prepares to testify on a major air traffic control overhaul. Meanwhile, airlines face mounting pressure from unions to better handle weather and staffing delays.

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FILE PHOTO: A JetBlue Airlines commercial aircraft flies over Washington as it approaches to land at Dulles International Airport, as seen from Washington, U.S., August 5, 2024. REUTERS/ Umit Bektas/File Photo

JetBlue Airways faced an 8.3% cancellation rate in July across the United States, lagging rivals as air traffic control shortages compounded regional disruptions. The carrier's performance trailed competitors including Delta Air Lines and United Airlines as summer storms hit northeastern airspace. The operational strain has prompted union pressure and upcoming legislative scrutiny over sector-wide air traffic management.

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