Shutdown Strains TSA Lines as Major Airports Report Hours-Long Delays
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A partial U.S. federal government shutdown has strained TSA staffing, triggering hours-long security lines at several airports over the weekend (Houston, New Orleans, Chicago, and more) during peak spring-break travel. Sunday saw about 2.8 million passengers screened—the busiest since January 4. Travelers were advised to arrive up to three hours early, and while some delays eased on Monday, long waits persisted at various hubs, including for TSA PreCheck lines.
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