Overview

• TSA said about 61,000 of its 64,000 employees are excepted and warned that a prolonged shutdown could bring longer security wait times.
• The agency expects to screen roughly 2.5 million passengers daily but cautioned that extended unpaid operations could strain staffing.
• With an existing shortage of roughly 3,000 air traffic controllers, the FAA could slow takeoffs and landings to preserve safety if staffing cannot meet scheduled demand.
• DHS guidance says ports of entry remain open for international travelers, with about 63,000 Customs and Border Protection employees reporting to work.
• Orlando International Airport does not anticipate immediate operational impacts but has contingency plans if TSA staffing drops, as industry groups warn of about $1 billion in weekly travel‑sector losses and note museums and many national parks remain initially open.