At the Los Angeles International Airport, the shutdown isn't just causing delays today; travel experts say it could turn the upcoming holiday rush into a nightmare.

Air traffic control staffing shortages are already slowing arrivals into LA and if this continues, Thanksgiving could be one of the most disrupted travel weeks the airport has experienced in years.

Travelers on Tuesday morning are coming prepared. One woman told CBS LA she arrived at 5 a.m. for her 8 a.m. domestic flight.

"I came in extra early because of the shortage. I made sure I got here on time so I could wait through the lines and I'm just like, please don't have any delays," said Tracy Taylor.

Air traffic controllers, who are required to work without pay, are calling out in higher numbers. The Federal Aviation Admini

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