Storms, TSA disruptions trigger 12,500+ U.S. flight disruptions

TL;DR
Storms along the eastern half of the United States, compounded by disruptions from a partial government shutdown that left TSA screeners unpaid, led to more than 12,500 flights canceled or delayed as security lines stretched and major hubs ordered ground stops.
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- More than 12,500 flights canceled or delayed as storms and TSA issues snarl air travel The Independent
- Thousands of flights canceled as winter storm marches across US The Guardian
- 12,000 Flight Delays And Cancellations Amid More Bad Weather Forbes
- Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown AP News
- More than 12,500 US flights delayed or canceled due to major storms Reuters
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