We're up 20% year over year right now, hiring more controllers. I've also asked air traffic controllers who are about to retire to actually stay on the job. We'll pay you a 20% upfront bonus if you don't retire again, bringing more air traffic controllers. to make sure that we have less delays and less cancellations. You've all heard about our old antiquated air traffic control system hasn't been updated for decades. (01:07–01:14)
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