Government Shutdown Travel Impact
As the shutdown extends into its sixth week, travel systems across the U.S. are showing growing strain. Checkpoints, flights and national-land operations are all under atypical pressure.
Travel Status at a Glance (Day 37)
TSA – Working Without Pay
CRITICAL: TSA agents continue working without pay. Staff shortages and “blue-flu” absences have been reported. Expect longer wait times and possible checkpoint closures.
National Parks & Museums: Significantly Impacted
Many National Park Service sites are closed or operating at minimal capacity. Visitor centres and services are halted. Major museum operations are similarly affected.
FAA Air Traffic Control: Large-scale Delays
The Federal Aviation Administration has identified staffing shortages at 20-40% of major airports and will reduce flight capacity by ~10% across 40 high-volume markets starting Friday. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Amtrak: Operating Normally
Amtrak is a corporation, not directly funded by annual appropriations in the same way. Services are running, though federal grant-program expansion is paused.
Official Department of Defense (DoD) Travel Feed
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