Travelers across the country are facing unprecedented delays at airports due to long TSA security lines, exacerbated by a government shutdown that has left many TSA officers unpaid and calling out. Major airports in New York City, Atlanta, and Houston report wait times stretching up to five hours, causing frustration among passengers who are advised to arrive at least three hours early for flights. As a result of the staffing crisis, some airports may be forced to close security checkpoints. Nonprofits and unions are stepping in to provide support for unpaid TSA workers, while airline CEOs are urging Congress to take immediate action to resolve the funding standoff. With record numbers of TSA agents absent, concerns grow over the potential for more widespread travel disruption as spring break travel peaks.