TSA funding stalemate, spring break and lingering weather delays create havoc for US travelers
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Travelers are experiencing long security lines at a number of airports as TSA workers continue to work without pay. Follow for live updates.
• Airport woes: Air travelers across the US are facing travel headaches today. Security lines at many airports were long during peak times this morning as Transportation Security Administration workers went without full pay. • Shutdown drags on: TSA workers just missed their first full paycheck since the partial government shutdown began in mid-February after funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed. But on Capitol Hill, the impasse shows no sign of breaking anytime soon. • Airports could shut down: With TSA “fully stretched,” some US airports may be forced to shut down if the Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues, TSA’s acting deputy administrator said today. • Weather-related impacts: As of 10:00 a.m. ET, more than 2,900 US flights have been delayed today and more than 950 have been canceled, according to FlightAware. This is largely due to the ongoing impact of yesterday’s weather. Airports across the country are seeing long lines amid staffing issues, weather delays and spring break travel this week, leaving many travelers to pack their patience. Charles James is one of those passengers who waited more than two hours this morning at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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