Airlines are facing cancellations and disruption as the US government shutdown enters its third full week.
The freeze on federal government funding, which began on October 1, means air traffic controllers are working without pay as “essential workers”.
Many are staying at home, placing strains on an already-stretched system. Last week, US transportation secretary Sean Duffy claimed about 10 per cent of ATC employees were calling in sick, or simply not turning up to work.
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