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Travelers Face Potential Delays Amid Government Shutdown

3/13/2026

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Travelers Navigate Shutdown

The partial government shutdown has left TSA officers unpaid, potentially causing staffing issues during spring break security lines.
At Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, travelers report minimal delays despite the shutdown.
Linda Rourke described smooth experiences at several airports, and Lydia Martha echoed similar impressions.
In Orlando, Florida, Rebecca Miles experienced long security wait times.
Travelers are advised to arrive early to accommodate possible delays.

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Travelers Face Delays

Funding disputes have shut down the Department of Homeland Security for nearly a month.
The shutdown has delayed TSA checkpoints across multiple airports.
Houston's William P. Hobby Airport reported wait times over three hours.
New Orleans and Atlanta reported similar delays.
Congressional Democrats are demanding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reforms before funding DHS, citing violent incidents.

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Travelers Navigate Shutdown

The partial government shutdown has left TSA officers unpaid, potentially causing staffing issues during spring break security lines.
At Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, travelers report minimal delays despite the shutdown.
Linda Rourke described smooth experiences at several airports, and Lydia Martha echoed similar impressions.
In Orlando, Florida, Rebecca Miles experienced long security wait times.
Travelers are advised to arrive early to accommodate possible delays.

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