Flight cancellations ease, hitting lowest rate in almost a week, with end to the shutdown in sight
1. Flight cancellations improved with only 811 flights canceled on Wednesday. 2. Staff shortages and bad weather continue to strain air travel. 3. Delta's CEO anticipates a financial impact from the government shutdown. 4. Airline shares rose ahead of a House vote on funding. 5. Normal travel won’t resume immediately after the shutdown, officials warn.