COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) -Despite the ongoing government shutdown, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) reports operations have remained smooth, with no significant delays or Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issues.

However, recent announcements of flight cancellations at major airports across the country have raised concerns for travelers flying to and from Columbia, with connections at those airports getting flights cancelled.

Gregg Hornsby, interim president of Columbia Regional Airport, said while CAE has not been directly impacted, the ripple effects from cancellations at nearby hubs like Charlotte and Atlanta could affect passengers.

“We could still see the same number of flights, but there could be delays later on,” Hornsby said. “That’s the part that we just don’t know

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