SEATAC, Wash. — Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reported “no major impacts” Tuesday as the federal government shutdown approached record length , even as national officials warned of potential “mass chaos” in the skies if the standoff continues.

As of midday Tuesday, there were 1,932 flight delays reported across the United States.

“No major impacts here. Kudos to all of our local federal workers who have continued to show up to work despite not being paid,” a SEA Airport spokesperson told KING 5 News.

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association held an informational picket Oct. 28 at SEA Airport. A representative told KING 5 that while controllers are required by law to continue working, missing paychecks have led to practical complications such as being unable to afford ga

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