FAA gives $10K bonuses only to controllers and technicians with perfect attendance during shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that only 776 air traffic controllers and technicians with perfect attendance during the government shutdown will receive $10,000 bonuses, leaving nearly 20,000 other workers without compensation. The FAA, already short on controllers, faced delays and flight cuts due to absences. President Trump suggested bonuses for those who stayed and docking pay for those who missed work, though no penalties have been announced. Unions and Democratic Rep. Rick Larsen criticized the decision, arguing all workers deserve recognition. The FAA's Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy defended the bonuses, acknowledging the dedication of those who worked without pay. The FAA has since improved staffing and resumed normal operations.