How the potential government shutdown would impact travel

(NEW YORK) — 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:

Will TSA work in a shutdown?

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.

Will my flight get canceled?

No. Commercial flights will continue to operate and airline employees will not be impacted.

How will air traffic controllers be impacted?

Over 13,000 air traffic controllers will continue to work — without pay — durin