The federal government will shut down at 12:01 a.m. tonight, and that means changes are coming to airports across Georgia and the country.
What It Means For You: Your flights may be delayed or take longer than usual. Airport security lines could move slower. Air traffic controllers and airport security workers will still show up to keep you safe, but they won’t get paid until the shutdown ends.
What’s Happening: Airlines For America, which represents major airlines, warned Congress to find a solution before the deadline. The group says forcing aviation workers to work without pay will strain the entire system.
Air traffic controllers will work without paychecks
TSA agents who check passengers at security will work without pay
Aircraft inspectors will be furloughed or work without pa