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U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday demanded air traffic controllers return to work as travelers endured another day of flight cancellations, which the administration ordered to manage staff shortages during the government shutdown.

Trump's comment came after the U.S. aviation system has suffered serious disruptions in recent days as air traffic controller absences soared while they work without pay. Some are absent as they need to work second jobs or cannot afford child care.

An airline trade group said 1.2 million customers on Saturday and Sunday had flights delayed or canceled due to air traffic issues.

Threatening to curtail the pay of any controller who did not return to work, Trump said he would award those who have no

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