Government Shutdown Travel Impact

LAST UPDATED: November 1, 2025 (10:30 AM ET)

After 32 days without pay, the government shutdown is causing significant impacts on the U.S. travel system. This page provides live status updates for airport security (TSA), public lands (NPS), and official Department of Defense (DoD) travel.

Travel Status at a Glance (Day 32)

Airport Security

TSA Working Without Pay

**CRITICAL:** TSA agents are “excepted” and required to work, but are not being paid. Expect high “blue flu” absenteeism, longer security lines, and potential checkpoint closures. **Check your airport’s status before leaving.**

Leisure & Public Lands

National Parks & Museums: CLOSED

All National Park Service (NPS) sites, visitor centers, and restrooms are closed. Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are also closed. Do not attempt to visit.

Air Safety

FAA Air Traffic Control: Operational

Air Traffic Controllers are “excepted” and also working without pay. The system is safe but under significant strain. No major delays are reported, but the situation is being monitored.

Rail Travel

Amtrak: Operating Normally

Amtrak is a corporation, not a federal agency, and is operating normally. It receives federal subsidies, but its operations are not directly halted by the shutdown.

Official Department of Defense (DoD) Travel Feed

Live feed of verified DoD travel information from the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO). This covers policy for official and mission-critical travel.

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