FAA Secures Deal for Air Traffic Controllers' Rest Periods

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reached an agreement with an employee union to ensure air-traffic controllers receive additional rest periods. Previously delayed rest requirements will now be implemented in 2025 with updated schedules.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration announced on Wednesday that it has reached an agreement with an employee union to ensure that air-traffic controllers receive additional rest periods.

The FAA had previously announced in May that it would be delaying new rest requirements for air-traffic controllers, originally set to take effect in late July. The new rules stipulate 10 hours off between shifts and 12 hours off before a midnight shift. These requirements will now be implemented in 2025.

The schedules for these new rest periods will be subject to negotiations with the employee union, according to FAA officials.

(With inputs from agencies.)