As the government shutdown continues, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced that flight reductions will remain at 6% due to a significant decline in air traffic controller callouts. Transportation Secretary Duffy warned that travelers should expect ongoing flight disruptions, with potential for major delays even after the shutdown ends. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has frozen flight cancellations at this level as staffing improvements have been noted; however, reports indicate flight delays and cancellations are expected to worsen in the coming days. Airlines are responding with flexible travel policies and refunds for affected passengers. Meanwhile, significant flight cancellations have impacted major airports across the U.S., raising concerns for travelers heading into the holiday season.