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TSA lines are longer. What you can do before going to the airport

Travelers across the United States are encountering unusually long airport security lines as a partial federal government shutdown strains staffing at the Transportation Security Administration.

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TSA Wait Times: Check Airport Security Lines, TSA PreCheck

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As travel delays worsen amid partial shutdown, experts suggest using TSA PreCheck and CLEAR+

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TSA workers missing full paychecks face ‘life-or-death situations,’ union president says

TSA workers continue to show up to work despite missing their first full paycheck this week.

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TSA workers grapple with loss of first paycheck: ‘I don’t want to depend on anybody else’

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TSA workers miss first paycheck as DHS shutdown drags on

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Miss your flight after abnormally long TSA line? Don't expect a refund

TSA lines in U.S. airports are abnormally long during a partial government shutdown. If you miss your flight standing in line, can you get a refund?

The Points Guy

Why it's so important to make sure your boarding pass says 'TSA PreCheck' right now

The U.S. government remains partially shutdown. If you're flying and have TSA PreCheck access, make sure all of your information is good to go.

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Why you should get both TSA PreCheck and CLEAR+ in 2026

Being part of just one airport program that speeds you through security may not be enough anymore, especially when events like government shutdowns, major storms, and system outages can create long lines and travel disruptions.

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This Is One of the Easiest Ways to Get TSA PreCheck—and It Only Takes 5 Minutes

And it doesn't involve going to the airport.

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TSA PreCheck or CLEAR? What to know about trusted traveler programs

TSA PreCheck offers faster screening at airports nationwide, including Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. How it works and how to enroll.

TSA is a mess at several airports — but most others are just fine

Houston Hobby and New Orleans airports are the hardest hit. Industry experts say Hobby and New Orleans may simply be outliers.

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TSA PreCheck remains open at Chicago O'Hare airport amid DHS' suspension announcement

As of 6 a.m. Sunday, travelers were able to get through TSA PreCheck at Chicago's O'Hare airport, despite Homeland Security's announcement.