For flyers, a government shutdown would result in nothing good.
Aviation groups across the country have expressed concerns about possible lapses in safety and stressful travel experiences for Americans if Congress fails to reach a last-minute solution to fund the federal government before midnight Wednesday.
Aviation experts told Business Insider that the most immediate concern for travelers is slightly longer security lines; however, long-term problems could include security employees walking off the job and shortages in air traffic control facilities.
Meanwhile, aviation groups, including workers’ unions and business associations, have expressed concerns about the risk of safety lapses if certain federal programs, such as air traffic equipment maintenance and safety event analysis, are temporarily halted.
Here’s what travelers should know.
Flyers should pack their patience
Airline trade group Airlines for America, which represents American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines, said on Tuesday that possible staffing shortages at the Federal Aviation Administration, Customs and Border Protection, and the Transportation Security Administration may force the system
How a US Government Shutdown Could Impact Your Next Flight
