— Day 25 of the shutdown. Closed TSA lanes clogged security lines, bogging down multiple airports over the weekend and into Monday, as the number of unscheduled absences by TSA agents asked to work without pay continues to rise.
— FAA published a proposed drone regulation, taking action on a long-time priority for the industry despite the shutdown’s limiting effects on the agency. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao rolled out the rule, which would govern drone flights at night and over people, at the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting.
