Cancellations at Love Field and DFW International Airport were down Wednesday morning, hours before the House of Representatives is expected to take up

Now that the longest government shutdown in history has ended, many are wondering if their travel plans for the holidays will be affected in the aftermath.

As the FAA prepares to reduce air traffic by 10% at 40 major U.S. airports, here's how to check TSA wait times and flight status at DFW and Love Field.

Flight cancellations were beginning to pile up Monday at North Texas airports and across the country, as airlines braced for the fourth day of flight

FAA‑ordered flight cuts begin Friday at major airports. DFW and Love Field saw normal operations Thursday, but travelers are urged to monitor flight changes.

According to CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave, DFW averages 1,800 flights per day and Love Field averages 200 flights per day. A 10% cut means the airports could lose a combined 200 flights per day by next week.

DFW and Love Field are among the 40 airports in "high-volume" markets whose air traffic will be reduced by 10%.

The FAA said it was reducing traffic by 10% in 40 "high volume" areas on Friday to maintain safety, as air traffic controllers show signs of burnout during the current U.S. government shutdown. The cuts represent approximately 1,800 flights from about two dozen states, carrying about 270,000 passengers.

FAA prohibits private jet operations at 12 major U.S. airports, including DFW and Love Field, as govt shutdown triggers flight cancellations.