HOUSTON — While there’s been some movement in Washington toward ending the government shutdown, air travel remains one of the most visible pressure points, and the next few days could bring even more disruption for travelers.

At George Bush Intercontinental Airport, things were relatively calm over the weekend, but that could change soon. The FAA says what started as a 4% cut in flights this past weekend could rise to 6% Monday and up to 10% by Friday.

Over the weekend, frustration-filled airports nationwide. According to FlightAware, more than 2,900 flights were canceled on Sunday and 10,000 were delayed after the FAA ordered flight reductions at some of the nation’s busiest hubs. The cuts are part of a ripple effect from the ongoing government shutdown, which has left thousands of TSA

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