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Major U.S. airlines are pressing Congress to immediately fund the Department of Homeland Security as the DHS shutdown persists, warning that unpaid TSA and border staff could worsen airport congestion, extend wait times, and trigger more flight delays and cancellations during a record spring travel season.
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.
TSA staff unpaid due to the partial federal shutdown are prompting longer security lines at several U.S. airports during spring travel, with Houston Hobby, New Orleans Louis Armstrong, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, and George Bush Intercontinental among those affected. Airports are advising travelers to arrive three hours early and expect waits of 120 minutes or more as lanes are reduced; DHS has called the situation 'spring break under siege' while the disruption continues.
Thousands faced hours-long security lines at Houston and New Orleans airports as TSA workers operate without pay during a partial US government shutdown over DHS funding. Airports warned travelers to arrive several hours early (New Orleans about 3 hours, Houston 4–5 hours) amid staffing shortages, with Democrats and Republicans locked in a funding dispute tied to immigration reforms.
Former President Joe Biden flew commercially from Reagan National Airport to South Carolina, joining everyday travelers on the flight; an AP photographer accompanied him, and Biden was later greeted by passengers in Columbia, with delays reflecting typical travel hassles.
A massive Arctic air blast, driven by a Polar Vortex, is forecast to bring heavy snow and freezing rain to about 30 states and around 160 million people, starting in Texas and New Mexico and sweeping east to major cities like Memphis, Nashville, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York. Some interior plains could see sub-40°F wind chills and temperatures plunge far below freezing; snowfall could exceed 12 inches in some areas. The storm threatens travel disruptions, power outages, and tree damage, and several states have declared emergencies as cold air persists into next week.
A United Airlines flight from Chicago encountered an issue on landing at Orlando International Airport, triggering a ground stop and temporary delays as passengers were bused to the terminal; no injuries were reported.
Greek airports suspended all flights due to radio frequency problems, leading to widespread delays and diversions, with authorities investigating the cause and Greek airspace largely closed for safety.
A CBS Philadelphia photojournalist and his wife are stranded in Puerto Rico due to temporary Caribbean airspace restrictions causing flight cancellations and rising hotel costs, with no available flights out until at least next weekend, impacting travelers including a newlywed couple on their honeymoon.
Eurostar services between the UK and continental Europe were halted due to a power supply problem in the Channel Tunnel, causing major travel disruptions during the New Year season, with passengers advised to change plans and avoid station visits.
A winter storm is expected to cause icy roads and travel delays in Northeast Wisconsin, with freezing rain and ice accumulations forecasted for Friday morning, followed by a second system bringing colder temperatures, snow, and gusty winds through the weekend, impacting holiday travel plans.
A winter storm is expected to bring 1-4 inches of snow to the NYC area before Christmas, with a First Alert Weather Day issued for Tuesday due to potential travel disruptions caused by the snow and rain.
A major winter storm is impacting Chicago and parts of Indiana with heavy lake-effect snow, causing hazardous travel conditions and potential delays, with snowfall rates reaching up to 3 inches per hour and the storm warning in effect until noon Monday.
A major UK air traffic control outage caused significant flight delays and cancellations at airports including Heathrow and Manchester, with the issue quickly resolved but leading to widespread disruption and criticism of NATS, the air traffic control provider.
Lawmakers faced significant travel disruptions due to thunderstorms, leading many to undertake long drives to reach Washington for a crucial vote on a major tax and policy bill, highlighting the impact of weather on legislative proceedings.