🚨 The U.S. government officially shut down at midnight after Congress missed the funding deadline, and you can feel the ripple effect at airports nationwide.
✈️ Over 70,000 essential aviation workers—from air traffic controllers to security agents—have to clock in without a paycheck, raising concerns over morale and service delays.
At Miami International Airport, one of America's busiest travel hubs, long security lines, understaffed counters, and tired faces are becoming the new norm as crews keep planes moving but wallets empty.
Travelers are sharing stories of extended wait times, random checkpoint closures, and the stress of potential cancellations as staff juggle the uncertainty of a shutdown.
What's next? Airlines warn that if the shutdown drags on, flight schedules could face even more disruptions, impacting holiday plans and business trips alike.
Stay tuned as we follow how airports adapt and if lawmakers can break the funding deadlock to get workers back on the clock—and on the payroll. 😅
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
