The Senate took its first major step Sunday night toward ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, voting 60-40 to advance a deal that could reopen the government within days. But even if lawmakers finalize the agreement this week, travelers shouldn’t expect an instant return to normal at the nation’s airports.

Major airlines are sharing updates as flight reductions begin on Friday due to the ongoing government shutdown.

Cancellations mount as flights cancelled amid federal government shutdown have left key transportation employees unpaid.

Airlines working to meet the Trump administration reduction quotas may cancel regional operations; travelers advised to subscribe to flight alerts