CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Federal Aviation Administration asked the nation's 40 largest airports to reduce air traffic by 10 percent on November 7 due to Transportation Security Administration staff shortages, creating ripple effects for travelers nationwide.

While Corpus Christi International Airport isn't on that list, all flights out of CCIA connect through those major hubs, impacting local travelers headed across the country.

Patrick Pueblo received a notification that his flight had been delayed as he prepared for a business trip to Tulsa. Now he's worried about making his connection. TSA shortages cause flight delays for Corpus Christi travelers

"Will I make it to the gate or not? Is kinda the question," Pueblo said.

As travelers get restless, CCIA staff say they're keeping a

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