Storm cancels 3,000+ flights as long TSA lines snarl airports
USA TODAY
A powerful storm and long checkpoints at the Transportation Security Administration are slowing travelers nationwide.
As a powerful storm barrels toward the Northeast on Monday, March 16, airlines are already bracing for widespread disruptions while travelers face another hurdle at the airport: unusually long security lines tied to a funding lapse at the Department of Homeland Security.
Airlines have begun canceling and delaying flights ahead of the system, with hundreds already scrubbed from schedules and more expected as heavy snow, strong winds and poor visibility move into the region. Over 3,200 U.S. flights have been canceled as of 11 a.m. ET, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware. Chicago O'Hare International Airport, La Guardia Airport, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport are the hardest hit airports so far.
Even Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned on X of the "major storm today impacting flights nationwide" on Monday.
Carriers have begun issuing travel waivers allowing passengers to change flights without penalties to reduce airport congestion.
At the same time, Transportation Security Administration checkpoints have reported significantly longer wait times because of reduced staffing during the funding lapse. Travelers should plan to arrive earlier than usual, as airlines are not required to refund tickets if a passenger misses a flight due to long security lines or airport delays outside the airline’s control.
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