Government shutdown could affect holiday air travel, TSA says
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A looming government shutdown could occur if Congress doesn’t pass a funding bill by midnight Friday. If it happens, travelers flying to their holiday destinations might see longer lines at the airport, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
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Millions of Americans are planning to travel in the coming days. Here's what a potential government shutdown could mean for flying, driving and more — and what you can do to prepare.
A looming government shutdown could occur if Congress doesn’t pass a funding bill by midnight Friday. If it happens, travelers flying to their holiday destinations might see longer lines at the airport, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
If legislators are unable to pass a budget before the deadline, the government would shut down just days before Christmas, potentially affecting one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
While a federal government shutdown would halt some government operations, air traffic controllers and security screeners at airports would be deemed essential employees and would continue working to keep flights
As Christmas approaches and an expected record number of people across the country set off on their journeys, they may encounter travel trouble: winter weather combined with a possible government shutdown that could leave TSA agents and air traffic controllers working without a paycheck.
