With the 53rd Balloon Fiesta wrapped up, visitors are making their way to the airport. But some are having a harder time than others getting on their flights."We were supposed to arrive in Oklahoma City around like seven-ish, give or take," Eric Knudsen said. "Now it's 11:30 p.m."Knudsen and his family say they are some of the travelers being affected by delays at the Albuquerque International Sunport. This has become a growing concern for some due to the government shutdown reaching its 12th straight day, affecting federal employees from airports to National Parks.international Sunport officials have told KOAT they are not seeing any local TSA or FAA impacts considering the shutdown. As passengers board their planes on Sunday, they're hoping lawmakers in Washington are close to a deal.John Robledo said, "I know there's a lot of issues between the Democrats and the Republicans that need to be figured out, but I think they need to go ahead and open it back up.""We're so divided," Knudsen said. "Republicans, Democrats. I mean, no one can seem to find middle ground or any consensus."As for passengers waiting out their delays, they're doing their best to stay occupied while waiting for their flights.Airport officials say travelers should contact their airlines directly for the best up-to-date status on their flights.

With the 53rd Balloon Fiesta wrapped up, visitors are making their way to the airport. But some are having a harder time than others getting on their flights.

"We were supposed to arrive in Oklahoma City around like seven-ish, give or take," Eric Knudsen said. "Now it's 11:30 p.m."

Knudsen and his family say they are some of the travelers being affected by delays at the Albuquerque International Sunport. This has become a growing concern for some due to the government shutdown reaching its 12th straight day, affecting federal employees from airports to National Parks.

international Sunport officials have told KOAT they are not seeing any local TSA or FAA impacts considering the shutdown. As passengers board their planes on Sunday, they're hoping lawmakers in Washington are close to a deal.

John Robledo said, "I know there's a lot of issues between the Democrats and the Republicans that need to be figured out, but I think they need to go ahead and open it back up."

"We're so divided," Knudsen said. "Republicans, Democrats. I mean, no one can seem to find middle ground or any consensus."

As for passengers waiting out their delays, they're doing their best to stay occupied while waiting for their flights.

Airport officials say travelers should contact their airlines directly for the best up-to-date status on their flights.

Airport travelers share concerns, thoughts as they experience delays