Despite a reopened government, will ongoing flight delays affect holiday travel?

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Even though Congress came together to reopen the government this week, your travel may still be impacted moving forward.

In recent weeks, the government shutdown and air traffic control shortages have stalled travel across the country.

Officials say the effects might linger because the FAA's emergency order calling airlines to cut flights by up to 10% is still in effect. Plus, while air traffic controllers are expected to head back to work soon, lagging back pay or employees walking away for good may prolong the issue.

In the meantime, travelers this week are still falling victim to the situation.

"You were at the airport all day waiting to get here," laughed Mary Clair Brickell, talking to her best friend whose birthday was Thursday. "And so we're trying to g