On a Tuesday at Tampa International, dozens of passengers made their way through the main terminal, including Joan OConnell.

Im traveling back to DC, said Joan.

But, she said, plans changed.

The plan was tomorrow, but Im actually going back tonight, she said.

And why is that? asked Tampa Bay 28 reporter Mary OConnell.

Im worried about the shutdown and getting stuck, said Joan.

Other travelers at TPA had mixed feelings about a potential government shutdown.

Im sure they will have some type of an impact, said passenger Debbie Biffle. Im just glad were traveling today.

The government always comes together in the end, said passenger David Bingham.

Tampa International Airport said its closely monitoring the impending shutdown, which will affect employees of the Federal Aviation Adminis

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