US air traffic controllers reach deal with FAA for 2.8% pay rise, WSJ reports

Oct 16 (Reuters) — Air traffic controllers have reached a deal with the FAA for a 2.8% pay increase, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. In exchange for the pay increase, controllers will now have to badge in and out as a way to prevent early departures from work, the report said. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. (Reporting by Carlos Méndez in Mexico City; Editing by Chris Reese) ((Carlos.Mendez@thomsonreuters.com)