Flight cancellations, air travel delays persist
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The Department of Transportation is still requiring airlines to reduce flight schedules at major airports nationwide, even as the shutdown winds down.
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Despite end to shutdown, travel may not be back to normal anytime soon
Although federal workers like air traffic controllers and TSA agents are set to receive their paychecks soon, airlines are still operating under mandates that could lead to cancellations and delays.
Travel pros are urging people to brace for flight disruptions as the FAA throttles back air traffic starting on Friday.
The only part of the holiday season that isn't magical is flying. Tickets are jacked up, airports are busy and delays are inevitable -- especially with the current flight cuts caused by the government shutdown .