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Spring Air Travel Strained by Fuel Prices, Shutdown

3/28/2026

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Story summary
  • Rising fuel prices and a partial government shutdown constrain spring air travel and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) operations.
  • Airlines including United and American are raising fares and adjusting capacity in response to increased costs as average transatlantic fares rise 26.5%.
  • Travelers face long security lines, with wait times exceeding three hours at major airports.
  • The Senate passed a deal to end the shutdown, but its outcome remains uncertain.