At Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, East Bay native Karol Bush described her morning as anxiety-fueled as she waited for her daughter and grandkids to arrive.

"It was really concerning. I was afraid they weren't going to be able to get on the plane today and everything," Bush said.

The ongoing government shutdown is beginning to ripple through the airline industry, leading travelers like Bush to worry about what's next.

Across the airport, similar stories played out as travelers tried to beat potential disruptions. Susan Brochin decided to move her flight up after hearing the FAA would cut air traffic by 10% starting Friday at major airports , including Oakland.

"I'll be home … but it's terrible this whole thing is happening," Brochin said.

Hollie Mills, in town for a short vaca

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