US President Donald Trump on Monday demanded air traffic controllers return to work as travellers endured another day of flight cancellations, which the administration ordered to manage staff shortages during the government shutdown.
Trumps comment came after the US aviation system suffered serious disruptions in recent days as air traffic controller absences soared while they worked without pay. Some are absent, as they need to work second jobs or cannot afford childcare.
An airline trade group said 1.2-million customers on Saturday and Sunday had flights delayed or cancelled due to air traffic issues.