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Government Shutdown Causes TSA Delays, Airlines Offer Free Rebooking

3/24/2026

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The partial U.S. government shutdown has caused long Transportation Security Administration (TSA) lines at airports.
Airlines including Southwest, United, Delta, and American offer free rebooking on the next available flight.
Missed flights due to TSA delays typically do not qualify for refunds under federal rules.
Travelers should arrive early, monitor TSA wait times, and rebook via airline apps as the situation remains uncertain.

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Story summary

The partial U.S. government shutdown has caused long Transportation Security Administration (TSA) lines at airports.
Airlines including Southwest, United, Delta, and American offer free rebooking on the next available flight.
Missed flights due to TSA delays typically do not qualify for refunds under federal rules.
Travelers should arrive early, monitor TSA wait times, and rebook via airline apps as the situation remains uncertain.