March 12 Airports set up donation drives for unpaid TSA officers during DHS funding crisis Airports nationwide launch donation drives to support TSA officers working without pay during government funding lapse, with gift cards and food pantries.
March 12 Airport security strain during shutdown grows as unpaid TSA officers warn, ‘We’re hurting’ TSA agents are working without paychecks as the government shutdown continues, with an officer sharing financial struggles and family hardships during the funding lapse.
March 11 Homeland Security reactivates major Global Entry program for travelers amid shutdown The Global Entry program resumes amid government shutdown as spring break travelers face massive airport delays and reported 3.5-hour wait times at major hubs.
March 11 Airlines may cut flight schedules as Iran tensions drive up fuel costs, experts warn The Iran conflict is threatening to drive up airfares as fuel costs surge. Travel experts urge booking spring and summer trips early while fares remain affordable.
March 10 Major airline suspends Abu Dhabi flights until end of year amid airspace 'uncertainty' UAE flights are suspended after British Airways, Lufthansa cancel service to Dubai and Abu Dhabi amid the latest Middle East tensions. Airports are restricting access.
March 10 DHS shutdown forces airports to tell travelers to arrive 4 hours early amid massive delays The DHS shutdown is causing massive airport delays, with wait times reaching 3.5 hours at some major hubs. Officers work without pay as funding lapse continues.
March 9 Shutdown sparks flight chaos as TSA lines spill into parking lots with 3-hour waits or longer Airport security lines reach 3.5 hours at major hubs as TSA staffing shortages cause massive delays and missed flights amid ongoing government shutdown.
March 9 DHS hammers Dems over airport security lines amid funding lapse The Department of Homeland Security blamed Democrats for long TSA security lines amid the funding lapse, calling for them to fund the department.
March 8 Actor and former 'SNL' star slams major airline for his seat downgrade: ‘I paid for first class’ An actor and comedian has alleged that American Airlines downgraded him from first class to economy on a red-eye flight, sparking controversy over airline practices.
March 7 Audiobooks surge as travel favorite, helping fuel debate over what 'counts' as reading Americans are ditching traditional books for audiobooks, with daily listening up 167% since 2016. But does the popular travel pastime count as reading? Experts weigh in.