Overview

• Transportation Security Administration says about 61,000 of its 64,000 employees are excepted and will continue screening roughly 2.5 million passengers daily, with longer waits likely if the shutdown persists.
• The Federal Aviation Administration has more than 13,000 air traffic controllers on duty without pay and has furloughed over 11,000 support staff, with unions warning existing staffing gaps could affect performance and safety.
• Airports from Las Vegas and Louisville to San Jose and Harrisburg reported normal operations on the first day, though travelers are being advised to allow extra time.
• Airport and agency officials say essential workers are expected to receive back pay once the government reopens, but financial strain could drive absenteeism if paychecks are delayed.
• The National Park Service plans to keep many outdoor areas accessible with limited services and possible closures for safety or resource protection, as travel groups warn of mounting economic losses if the lapse continues.