More than 1,000 U.S. flights were canceled again on Saturday, marking the second day of the Federal Aviation Administration’s air traffic reductions prompted by the government shutdown.

So far, the slowdown at many of the nation’s busiest airports hasn’t caused widespread disruptions. But it has deepened the impact felt by the nation’s longest federal shutdown.

Local perspective:

"We all travel. We all have somewhere to be," said Emmy Holguin, 36, who was flying from Miami Saturday to see family in the Dominican Republic. "I'm hoping that the government can take care of this."

Analysts warn that the upheaval will intensify and spread far beyond air travel if cancellations keep growing and reach into Thanksgiving week.

Already there are concerns about the squeeze on tourism destination

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