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Government shutdown likely to impact air travelers first, USF professor says

TSA and Federal Aviation Administration staff continue work without pay during the shutdown, causing rising absences that may disrupt airport security and flight operations, experts say.

  • On Wednesday morning, government operations came to a halt nationwide after Congress was unable to finalize a budget agreement.
  • This shutdown resulted from ongoing budget disagreements, continuing a pattern that has caused 21 shutdowns since the 1970s.
  • TSA officers, who are deemed essential staff, continue to screen approximately 2.5 million travelers daily despite potential delays in receiving their salaries.
  • Gray noted that many nations require passports to be valid for several months beyond the travel date, and travelers should anticipate potential delays along with extended wait times at TSA checkpoints.
  • Experts caution that as the government shutdown continues, disruptions to travel and economic difficulties are likely to worsen, urging lawmakers to end the stalemate promptly.
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