CHICAGO (WGN) — On the first day of the government shutdown, some travelers were left worried and confused about how the federal pause could impact their plans.

Azelin Sinelli, who planned to head out of the country for a two-week European vacation, is now wondering if the shutdown will be resolved when she returns.

"I was a little concerned [on Wednesday], I thought maybe our flight would be cancelled, but I haven’t heard anything yet, so I hope we can smoothly hop on," Sinelli told WGN-TV at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

The government shutdown is not causing cancellation of flights, but experts say that the longer the shutdown lasts, the more likely it is that long lines and delays will occur. The delays could stem from essential workers, such as TSA agents and air traffic co

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