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US Government Shutdown Causes Record Airport Wait Times

First article: 25 mar. 2026, 18:39 | Last update: 25 mar. 2026, 18:39 | 1 source | 1 article
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The prolonged US government shutdown is now impacting air travel, with reports of record-high passenger wait times at airports across the country. The shutdown has resulted in reduced staffing at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), leading to significant delays for travelers.

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Record-high passenger wait times at airports, but no deal yet on the 40th day of the shutdown Foto: The Independent
The Independent Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking 25 mar. 2026, 18:39 (2 hours ago) Good

Record-high passenger wait times at airports, but no deal yet on the 40th day of the shutdown

The acting head of the Transportation Security Administration says air travelers are experiencing the highest airport wait times ever under her agency

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