The federal government on Tuesday closed its antitrust investigation into the proposed acquisition of AirTran Airways by Southwest Airlines, effectively giving the green light to the combination of the two low-cost carriers.
Federal officials announced changes to air traffic controller scheduling practices, a move they say will allow controllers more time for rest between shifts.
The feds on Wednesday said the FAA will place an additional air traffic controller on the midnight shift at 27 control towers nationwide. Currently, the towers are staffed with one controller during those shifts.
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