US Shutdown Causes 3-Hour TSA Wait Times Amid Spring Break Travel

A partial government shutdown has forced unpaid TSA agents to call out sick, causing security wait times to exceed 3 hours during peak spring break travel.

Mar 12, 2026•4 min

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Shutdown Sparks TSA Shortages, Major Spring Break Airport Delays

A government shutdown is causing severe TSA staffing shortages, leading to 4-5 hour airport lines and thousands of flight delays during 2026 spring break.

Mar 11, 2026•4 min

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