Data shows flight delays and cancellations rising even as shutdown winds down

As lawmakers work to finalize a deal to reopen the government, aviation officials warn that the effects of the shutdown won’t disappear overnight and could drag into the busy holiday season.Rebuilding schedules, restoring staffing levels and regaining public confidence could take weeks, a reminder of how quickly political gridlock can bring the nation’s airways to a standstill.AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ISSUE DESPERATE PLEA AS FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITHOUT PAYCHECKSAnd as the final days of the shutdown drag on, major hubs like Chicago O'Hare, Newark Liberty in New Jersey and Hartsfield-Jackson in Atl