Airlines and their passengers continue to face disruption in the United States of America, with the ongoing government shutdown having had a knock-on effect in the form of air traffic control staff shortages. This has led to operating restrictions at major US airports, with private jets now also impacted by these rules.

Elsewhere, as is common in times of extreme disruption, certain carriers are reported to have offered crew extra pay in order to pick up more flights and get as many passengers as possible where they need to be. However, with controllers still having to work without pay, a union president has spoken out about how the stress of the ongoing situation is increasing fatigue among ATC staff, which risks compromising the safety of the skies.

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