As the U.S. government shutdown continues to loom, significant disruptions in air travel are expected to persist. Airlines have warned that even after a government reopening, flight cancellations and delays may not resolve quickly. The Senate has recently reached a tentative deal to potentially end the shutdown, raising hopes for relieved travel disruptions, although experts caution that normalization could take weeks. Airline stocks are showing modest gains amid these developments, despite ongoing turmoil in air travel. As representatives estimate a return to normal conditions possibly by Thanksgiving, the situation remains uncertain for travelers across the nation.