Travelers at Charlotte Douglas prepare for potential government shutdown impacts

As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth day, travelers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport say operations are still running smoothly, even as concerns grow over how long that will last.“We were concerned about it, but I haven’t noticed anything,” said Rick Willoughby, who was traveling with his family Saturday. “It’s all just been business as usual for us, at least at this point.”Willoughby said his family looked up information online before their flight, bracing for potential disruptions.Despite the steady flow of passengers, federal employees behind the scenes - including TSA officers and air traffic controllers - are currently working without pay. Nationwide, the Department of Transportation says more than 11,000 FAA employees have been furloughed, including those in safety inspections, maintenance, and training.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/travel/charlotte-nc-airport-shutdown-impacts-10-4-2025/275-51a9504f-7f1a-479d-8356-eaf821e24b7c WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.