A government shutdown is looming, which could impact air travel, Social Security, SNAP, VA benefits, and other essential services.

On Tuesday (September 30), federal funding is set to expire, triggering a government shutdown unless Congress passes a last-minute funding measure. Lawmakers must either approve all 12 full-year spending bills or pass a short-term continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government running.

If no resolution is reached, the government will shut down on Wednesday (October 1), halting nonessential operations and disrupting services nationwide.

The possible government shutdown would bring disruptions to flights. Air traffic controllers and TSA agents are considered essential and will work without pay, but staffing shortages could cause delays. Some Federal Aviatio

See Full Page