Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport has experienced significant delays and cancellations this week due to a surge in spring break travelers, compounded by weather issues and TSA staffing shortages.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport has experienced significant delays and cancellations this week due to a surge in spring break travelers, compounded by weather issues and TSA staffing shortages.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport has experienced significant delays and cancellations this week due to a surge in spring break travelers, compounded by weather issues and TSA staffing shortages.
Travelers at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport are facing long lines and flight disruptions as spring break travel kicks off, with nearly 400 delays and over 100 cancellations reported Tuesday.
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Passengers are crowding the airport, hoping to make their flights on time. Palm Beach International Airport also reported more than 120 delays and close to 30 cancellations Tuesday, and the problems have not let up, with flight disruptions building back up again.
Nationwide, a combination of weather and Transportation Security Administration staffing shortages is causing major delays.
TSA agents are currently working without pay due to a partial government shutdown, and they are feeling the strain.
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Some workers say the cost of even showing up to work is becoming too much. As spring break travel continues, airport officials are urging passengers to arrive early and check their flight status.
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