As the government shutdown continued, delays and cancellations started to increase. Airlines managed the chaos. The likes of United Airlines stood above the rest after the shutdown , providing passengers with on-time flights and much-needed clarity amid the uncertainty.

Nonetheless, despite the positives, thousands of delays are still occurring in the United States, and that number is only set to increase during the busy holiday weeks ahead.

This would lead to compensation at some point, particularly for delays. There was an intriguing proposed rule that sought to hold airlines accountable for delays. Now, the White House has officially scrapped that plan, creating mixed reactions.

Here's a closer look at what the U.S. Department of Transportation has said, and what the current compet

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