FAA says major airports could see impacts to thousands of flights across the country as shutdown looms

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Starting Friday, more flights all across the country could see delays or cancellations, as we continue the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

The FAA said this will mostly impact major airports, meaning DIA could be affected.

This comes as air traffic controllers are still working without a paycheck, and many are calling in sick.

The FAA said these changes are for passenger safety, and Skyler McKinley with AAA agrees.

“Consider the alternative, we have an overworked, understaffed air traffic control system made up of folks who aren’t being paid right now, that leads to some safety concerns,” McKinley said.

And with Thanksgiving only three weeks away, McKinley told 11 News that travelers should be aware of potential hiccups in getting to where