What’s an ATC delay? Here’s what can cause them – and what Alaska Airlines is doing behind the scenes Few things are as frustrating as sitting on an airplane waiting out an “ATC delay.” ATC is airline-speak for Air Traffic Control, a program governed by the Federal Aviation Administration. It manages the flow of planes as they arrive and depart airports. ATC’s top priority: safety. That includes maintaining a safe amount of separation between… 1 min read February 20, 2018 Keep up with Alaska