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*Air Traffic Control: According to U.S. Department of Transportation guidance, air traffic controllers, flight safety inspectors and other essential safety employees will stay on the job. These workers will “continue working in order to maintain the safety of the national airspace system,” according to the Federal Aviation Administration. “Safety is our top priority.” | *Air Traffic Control: According to U.S. Department of Transportation guidance, air traffic controllers, flight safety inspectors and other essential safety employees will stay on the job. These workers will “continue working in order to maintain the safety of the national airspace system,” according to the Federal Aviation Administration. “Safety is our top priority.” | ||
*Airport Security: According to a U.S. Department of Homeland Security plan, airport security personnel such as Transportation Security Administration screeners are considered “necessary for safety of life and protection of property.” Travelers should see little change in airport security operations. | *Airport Security: According to a U.S. Department of Homeland Security plan, airport security personnel such as Transportation Security Administration screeners are considered “necessary for safety of life and protection of property.” Travelers should see little change in airport security operations. | ||
*Customs/Immigration: Most customs, border and immigration employees are considered essential, which means passport control at U.S. borders and points of entry like airports and cruise ports should be unaffected by the shutdown. | *Customs/Immigration: Most customs, border and immigration employees are considered essential, which means passport control at U.S. borders and points of entry like airports and cruise ports should be unaffected by the shutdown." | ||
In Summary, please allow sufficient time (more than the recommended 2 hours) to get through airport security before your flight and anticipate delays going through customs when you arrive. Don't worry - it will be ok, the shuttles will be waiting for you :) | |||
== Will someone be at the airport/train station to greet me?== | == Will someone be at the airport/train station to greet me?== | ||