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A federal government shutdown could lead to longer security lines for air travelers.

Most TSA employees are considered essential and will work without pay during a shutdown.

Air travelers should plan for longer security lines if they fly during the federal government shutdown .

Since the shutdown began on Oct. 1, the Transportation Security Administration has been screening air travelers as usual to keep the traveling public safe. About 61,000 of TSA's 64,000 employees were considered essential and will continue working during the shutdown, TSA said in a statement.

But security officers are working without pay while the government is shut down, something that triggered worker shortages that led to long waits in security at airports nationwide in past shutdowns.

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