Shutdown chaos could shut down small airports | Fingerlakes1.com

Unpaid TSA workers are keeping airports running, but smaller hubs could soon feel the strain, according to Spectrum News. A partial government shutdown has left thousands working without pay, with some quitting or staying home.

Officials warn staffing shortages could force TSA agents to shift to larger airports, leaving smaller ones without enough coverage. That could lead to temporary closures and disrupt regional travel.

Communities are stepping in with donations, but leaders say that's not sustainable. If the shutdown drags on, smaller airports risk losing service just as they expand.