One Thing: More Planes, Fewer Air Traffic Controllers: Recipe for Disaster?

David Soucie, CNN Safety Analyst and author of ‘Safer Skies’, sheds light on the recent deadly midair collision, discussing how increasing flight numbers are straining an already stretched workforce. He highlights the alarming staffing shortages among air traffic controllers and their implications for safety. Soucie dives into the complexities of air traffic management, citing near-collisions and the roles of technology versus human oversight. He emphasizes the urgent need for improved working conditions to ensure safer skies amid ongoing challenges.