# FAA Withholds 2.8% Pay Increase From Air Traffic Controllers

https://mins.news/en/item/42436

- Bloomberg News, 2026-09-02 17:30 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-02/faa-withholds-controller-pay-hike-amid-scheduling-overhaul-talks?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=ae938050-6997-4f75-a7d8-932d032ead70

> The Federal Aviation Administration is withholding a 2.8% pay increase from air traffic controllers until they meet demands for greater efficiency. The move is agitating an already-demoralized workforce that has borne the brunt of recent government shutdowns.