Airlines association applauds Senate passage of bill stopping furloughs Airlines for America is commending Thursday's Senate passage of a bill that could prevent thousands of air traffic controllers from being furloughed. The legislation would give the Federal Aviation Administration more flexibility to determining what cuts to make under budget sequestration. It now moves onto the U.S. House of Representatives for approval. A4A said the furloughs that have already taken place have delayed some 4,000 flights this week alone. "Air travel is critical to our economy and to jobs, and this measure ensures that air traffic controllers can return to work, and importantly return… Read More