How would the government shutdown affect Thanksgiving travel? Here's what to know

With wintry weather and crowded airports, Thanksgiving travel can already be stressful. Now, add into the mix the possibility that the government shutdown could extend until then.

Tens of thousands of air traffic controllers and TSA agents have been required to work without pay. Recently, the Federal Aviation Administration said it has seen a surge in employee absences, forcing the agency to scale back the number of flights to maintain safety.

Delays related to staffing issues have popped up at airports nationwide in recent weeks, including in Orlando, Los Angeles, Houston and New York City. So far, most of these disruptions have been short-lived, but the Trump administration has warned that it may get significantly worse during the holiday season if the government remains cl