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March 18

Flight passengers are warned things could get worse amid DHS shutdown, delays and callouts

The U.K. is warning travelers of potential U.S. airport delays amid the ongoing shutdown. TSA callout rates hit record 55% at some airports as unpaid officers quit or call out.

March 17

Wealthy golden visa holders evacuated from UAE as Iran conflict escalates

As the UAE evacuates 500 golden visa holders amid escalating Middle East tensions, the action showcases how the investor program provides safety amid geopolitical crises.

March 17

Budget airline blasted in viral video as ‘perfect honeymoon week’ ends in travel chaos

TikTok users shared their outrage over chaos they experienced at the Fort Lauderdale airport during spring break, with travelers stuck for hours amid delays.

March 16

TSA officers skip work as paychecks stop during shutdown, airports face chaos nationwide

TSA officers miss paychecks during government shutdown, leading to 10% call-out rates nationwide and massive airport security delays across the country.

March 15

Airline CEOs torch lawmakers for turning air travel into a ‘political football’

Airline leaders warned the DHS shutdown left TSA workers unpaid and travelers facing long lines as spring travel demand surged and pressure mounted on the aviation system.

March 14

TSA agent sounds alarm on ‘uncertainty’ as DHS remains shut down

TSA agent and AFGE Council 100 Secretary-Treasurer Johnny Jones discusses the impact of the congressional DHS funding standoff on airport security on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’

March 13

Fingerprint and photo scans to be fully enforced for American travelers headed to one continent

Starting April 10, American travelers to Europe must provide fingerprint scans and photos at borders. France, Italy, UK and 26 other countries are implementing the system.

March 13

'Worst plane ride': Airline passenger claims she was repeatedly shoved for reclining her seat

A flight passenger who reclined her seat on a plane was aggressively shoved and jolted by the person behind her, according to her viral TikTok video. Others weighed in.

March 13

Denver airport steps up as shutdown squeezes TSA

Denver International Airport is asking travelers to donate grocery and gas gift cards to help unpaid TSA workers during the government shutdown in an effort to ‘ease the burden’ as Congress faces pressure to act.

March 13

Airline meal vouchers 'almost insulting' as airport food prices soar, say passengers and experts

Airlines are offering $10-15 meal vouchers during flight delays, but passengers say it's not enough to cover expensive airport food costs when stranded.