Delta Air Lines Inc. said mandated flight cuts that snarled US air travel caused a significant financial impact, though the carrier expects a return to normal during the typically bustling Thanksgiving holiday if the government shutdown ends this week.

Delta Air Lines expects to have a strong fourth quarter despite flight disruptions caused by the federal government shutdown, the carrier's CEO Ed Bastian told CNBC on Wednesday. Bastian said that while the disruptions would cost a significant amount to the industry and the economy,

Delta Air Lines sent some customers with upcoming travel plans emails Friday Nov. 7, as FAA-mandated cancellations continued into the weekend.

MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - Four flights in and out of Minot were canceled on Wednesday, as the government shutdown continues. Two arrivals and two departures were impacted, split between Delta and United. For arrivals, a noon Delta flight and a 5:50 p.m. United flight were canceled.

Atlanta's airport was one of 40 airports the FAA required to reduce flights throughout the country because of the shutdown.

A short viral clip of a flight-announcement with the airline Delta Air Lines has been winning hearts around the internet. “I know we probably have quite a few nervous flyers today. It is perfectly