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People wait in line at a security checkpoint at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport on November 06, 2025 in Houston, Texas.

The government shutdown is affecting thousands of travelers across the US as airports struggle to cope with air traffic controller shortages.

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Travelers in line for security at George Bush International Airport in Houston
TSA wait times have jumped in recent weeks amid the government shutdown

The government shutdown is now disrupting travel plans for thousands.

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Passengers line up to check in at the LaGuardia Airport in New York, the United States, on Oct. 31, 2025.
Passengers lining up at New York's LaGuardia Airport last Friday.
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Planes at LAX.
The FAA said it was reducing flight capacity across 40 busy markets to maintain safety.
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An airplane takes off near the control tower at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on October 8, 2025.
Reagan National Airport near Washington, DC, saw average delays of 31 minutes due to understaffing.