— if it lasts for even a few days. Airports may have a delayed response time since there would be reduced security personnel, as Transportation Security Administration (TSAs) employees are furloughed. This could cause security lines to be longer and make the process of checking in and boarding delayed. Flight safety would also be affected, since the FAA would have fewer air traffic controllers and aircraft inspectors working during the shutdown. This could lead to flight cancellations and delays due to the decreased oversight and lack of personnel to inspect planes for safety. Passengers may also see higher fees on existing airline tickets due to contractors being furloughed. Additionally, travelers may experience airport and flight cancellations due to a lack of funding for airport operations. While the affects of a government shutdown are likely to be inconveniencing, most travelers should expect their flights to continue as normal as possible.
