If the government shuts down, TSA screeners and air traffic controllers won’t be paid.
This could cause flight delays and longer airport wait times, the White House warned.
A shutdown would also pause air traffic controller training — just as staffing levels have begun to recover.
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If you have travel plans next month, be warned: a government shutdown could make flying even more miserable than it already is.
To avoid a shutdown, Congress needs to agree on how to fund the government by September 30 — or federal employees, including the TSA officials and air traffic controllers, won’t be paid.
Obviously, the nation’s air space won’t just grind to a halt. TSA employees and air traffic controllers are considered essential personnel, meaning they would be required to work without a paycheck during a government shutdown and receive backpay once it ends.
However, this risks
A Government Shutdown Could Mean ‘Significant Delays’ on Flights
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