Overview

• More than 13,000 air traffic controllers would be required to work without pay under Transportation Department contingency plans.
• About 3,500 FAA safety and operational support staff would be furloughed, halting controller training and delaying safety upgrades.
• Airlines for America cautions the system may need to slow down, reducing efficiency and increasing delays.
• TSA, CBP and other essential personnel would work unpaid, raising the risk of longer security lines and higher absenteeism.
• The U.S. Travel Association estimates losses of about $1 billion per week, with many travelers likely to cancel or defer trips.