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Fun: FAA Will Let Air Traffic Controllers Ride In Airline Cockpit Jumpseats

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What happened

One Mile at a Time reports the FAA will permit air traffic controllers to ride in airline cockpit jumpseats under a new policy change.

Why it matters

If implemented, the measure could increase opportunities for controllers to observe airline operations firsthand; travelers may see more controllers traveling in cockpit jumpseats on some flights, though the report does not describe operational impacts to passengers or schedules.

Key details

  • The reported change specifically allows air traffic controllers to occupy cockpit jumpseats.
  • The information comes from One Mile at a Time’s coverage of the FAA decision.

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