POLICY19:56 UTCMar 20 1 min readSource: MarketWatch

March 27 looks like a make-or-break day for American travelers and the partial government shutdown

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March 27 looks like a make-or-break day for American travelers and the partial government shutdown
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TSA wait times are ramping up as the partial government shutdown persists — but pain points on March 27 could end it

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  • / TSA staffing shortages due to the partial government shutdown are increasing airport wait times, risking travel disruptions for American travelers.
  • / March 27 is a critical deadline—missed paychecks for federal workers (including TSA agents) could force mass absenteeism, worsening delays or even halting operations.
  • / Resolution of the shutdown before this date is essential to avoid economic and logistical fallout, including potential impacts on tourism and business travel.

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