Travel News Tsa Sees Record Thanksgiving Travel, But Looming Government Showdown Could Mean Long Waits

How the government shutdown could affect your Thanksgiving travel plans

If airlines cancel flights due to the shutdown, the U.S. Department of Transportation requires carriers to issue refunds, even for non-refundable tickets. However, if TSA worker shortages create ... Read More

What Fliers Need to Know About Air Traffic Control Amid the Government Shutdown

US controllers received a partial paycheck on October 15, and if the shutdown continues to drag on, will be forced to work completely unpaid starting October 28. Air traffic control (ATC) staff are ... Read More

Thanksgiving travel nightmare looms due to government shutdown, GOP leaders warn

Congress’ game of chicken could cost Americans on Turkey Day. The ongoing partial government shutdown is at risk of upending holiday travel plans for Thanksgiving if it rages on for a few more weeks, ... Read More

Ongoing government shutdown threatens holiday travel as pilots rally for lawmakers to reach an agreement

The government shutdown is straining air traffic controllers and causing delays at major airports as pilots associations demand lawmakers end the political standoff. Read More

Government shutdown could mean longer airport lines during holiday travel

With the government shutdown now in its 13th day, travelers could face longer wait times at airport security checkpoints, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said. Read More

TSA says shutdown could mean longer wait times

(NewsNation) — The Transportation Security Administration said an extended shutdown could lead to longer wait times at airports. When asked about reports of longer waits, the TSA responded to News 2’s ... Read More

Editorial: Thanksgiving travel in the crosshairs of government shutdown

We’re barreling toward one of the longest shutdowns in American history,” House Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday. This is bad news for the American people, and a very bad look for ... Read More

TSA and FAA still working as shutdown continues (for now)

TSA officers and air traffic controllers are required to work without pay during the government shutdown. Air travel has seen minimal impact so far, with normal wait times and few cancellations ... Read More

Is TSA affected by the government shutdown? How long you'll wait for airport security

A federal government shutdown could lead to longer security lines for air travelers. Most TSA employees are considered essential and will work without pay during a shutdown. Air travelers should plan ... Read More

Thanksgiving and Christmas travel may be 'brutal' this year thanks to government shut down

As we are a little over a week into the government shutdown, the American travel industry is really feeling the heat. As of publishing, the U.S. Travel Association claims the travel economy has lost ... Read More

Longer shutdown could mean longer wait times at airports, TSA warns

MADISON, Wis. -- A longer shutdown of the federal government could leave you waiting in line for longer at the airport, the Transportation Security Administration warned Thursday. TSA employees are ... Read More