Aviation experts say despite a congressional vote to end the government shutdown nearing, it could take weeks before flight schedules return to normal.

That’s because Federal Aviation Administration workers must sift through a 42-day backlog of work left undone, including aircraft inspections and safety checks. In addition, FAA towers weren’t fully staffed when the shutdown began, so the hiring process is expected to ramp up again once the House vote, currently scheduled for Wednesday, is completed and legislation is passed for President Donald Trump to sign.

Meanwhile, flight cancellations and delays continue at Harry Reid International Airport and across the nation.

According to FlightAware, which tracks world aviation, there were 47 cancellations and 35 flight delays by midmorning Tu

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