How the potential government shutdown would impact travel

A federal government shutdown is looming, with the government set to run out of funding at midnight from Sept. 30 to Oct. 1. Here are some frequently asked questions about the impacts a potential shutdown would have on travel: Transportation Security Administration workers at airport checkpoints will continue to work -- without pay -- during a shutdown. According to Department of Homeland Security documents, 58,488 employees out of the total TSA workforce of 61,475 will be retained during a shutdown. No. Commercial flights will continue to operate and airline employees will not be impacted. Over 13,000 air traffic controllers will continue to work -- without pay -- during a shutdown, according to the Department of Transportation's shutdown plan. The only controllers who will be furloughed