How the Partial Government Shutdown Impacts Air Travel

Debates over the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement agenda have led to a partial government shutdown affecting agencies under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) umbrella. Among the agencies affected is the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which went into shutdown on Feb. 14, creating uncertainty for air travelers. Travel and aviation experts say lines at U.S. airports could increase the longer the partial shutdown endures, adding another layer of frustration for travelers trying to plan during the winter season. It’s unclear when the agencies will reopen as negotiations between the Democrats and White House on DHS funding remain stalled days into the partial shutdown....