NEWSNATIONNOW (Sarah Fortinsky) - TSA problems loom for spring break
Industry leaders say this spring could bring record-breaking air traffic, with an estimated 171 million passengers.
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Industry leaders say this spring could bring record-breaking air traffic, with an estimated 171 million passengers.
Spring breakers and anyone flying may see longer-than-usual wait times and staffing shortages as TSA workers are going without pay amid the partial government shutdown.
Travelers looking to escape for spring break are encountering long security lines and more widespread travel problems as the latest partial government shutdown drags on.
Americans are experiencing long lines at airports due to the ongoing partial government shutdown, as well as rising international flight prices resulting from the war with Iran. Travel journalist Juliana Broste joins "NewsNation Live" to discuss how the shutdown and conflict in the Middle East are affecting travel as many Americans prepare for spring break. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live with Marni Hughes." Weekdays starting at 9a/8C.#NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
With the spring break travel rush underway, travelers across the country are facing longer wait times at security checkpoints due to a TSA staffing shortage linked to the partial government shutdown.
Spring break is turning out to be one of the most turbulent travel seasons in years, with nearly 600 flight delays nationwide Tuesday morning. A partial government shutdown is slowing security checkpoints, and tensions with Iran are threatening more travel disruptions. NewsNation's Xavier Walton reports from Dallas for "Morning in America." Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Some travelers trying to get to their vacations waited on line for hours, causing some to miss their flights completely.
Spring break travel is off to a rocky start as long TSA lines and staffing shortages cause major delays at airports across the country. Some travelers are being told to arrive four to five hours before their flight as wait times at security checkpoints could exceed three hours in some locations. #TSA #Travel #Delays
Long delays at airports could make for a messy travel season, but there are some steps you can take.
As airport security employees continue to work without pay due to a partial government shutdown, TSA staffing shortages have led to longer wait times for thousands of travelers. NewsNation's Xavier Walton reports for "Morning in America." Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.