Can Pilots Keep You Safe If ATC Communications Are Lost?

Air traffic control, like all facets of the modern commercial aviation industry, is a system that puts safety first. All around the world, controllers at airports or remote centers are tasked with safely guiding planes on every stage of their journey without putting them into conflict with other aircraft. For the most part, ATCoperates without a hitch, which is why, when something goes wrong, it often makes the news.