The regulator still uses some computer systems that rely on floppy disks and other outdated hardware, according to one air traffic control union leader.

The FAA on Monday said operations were back to normal. But U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett, who represents part of Austin, still takes issue with what those normal operations are. He's advocated for more to be done to address staffing problems.

Many Democrats slamming the Trump admin for transportation issues were silent as the Biden admin oversaw an understaffed, outdated FAA that resulted in dangerous travel conditions across the country.

Secretary Duffy says new fiber optic wiring will be in place to replace aging copper wires in the next two weeks as operational issues plague air travel.

In a sweeping plan to fix what officials call "decades of neglect," the FAA and DOT are launching a nationwide air traffic control upgrade

The award-winning new Terminal A may be the pride of Newark Liberty International Airport. But behind the scenes, the technology that’s keeping the planes in the sky is frighteningly out of date. Some of it relies on floppy discs and used parts sourced from eBay, federal officials said this week.

Newark Liberty has also been hit by runway construction, equipment outages and air-traffic-control staffing shortages that prompted urgent calls from lawmakers for investigations and new funding.