SPOKANE, Wash. — Even when the government shutdown ends, its impact will linger, particularly on air travel.

The Department of Transportation just announced that flight reductions at 40 of the country's airports will remain at 6 percent through this week. While Spokane is not one of those airports, travelers there are still feeling the residual effects.

June Orban, an airline traveler, discovered her troubles upon arrival. "Well, I'm trying to get to mobile, Alabama. You know, they canceled my flight already. Didn't realize it till I got here," Orban said.

Eight flights were canceled in and out of Spokane, leaving travelers like June and Kristen stranded. Kristen Lenig, traveling to Pennsylvania, faced an unexpected overnight stay. "Now I'm flying out tomorrow, so I have to get a hotel

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