HOUSTON — The nation's air travel system will need time to recover even if lawmakers reach a deal to end the government shutdown , according to experts who warn passengers should brace for continued delays.

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association said at a news conference today that it could take weeks for operations and morale to fully recover after controllers have worked without paychecks for 41 days. The union indicated that flight delays and cancellations could persist for several days after the shutdown concludes.

Union President Nick Daniels emphasized that controllers will need time to reset and recover once the shutdown ends, creating a ripple effect throughout the aviation system.

"You can't predict what the issues are because again, if the shutdown is to end tomo

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