Travelers complained of long waits Sunday — lasting hours in some cases — at security checkpoints at airports in Houston and New Orleans, which officials blamed on a government shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

As the partial government shutdown continues, some passengers are running into major air travel delays. Here's what's happening locally.

The money’s already been allocated, the payments have already been made, and that continues without interruption,” SFO spokesperson Doug Yakel told The Associated Press. The contrast draws

US airports face long delays as DHS shutdown hits security checkpoints - The Hobby airport said it expected more travelers than normal due to spring break

The partial government shutdown and spring break travel season have led to staffing shortages and long security lines at some airports.

The federal government shut down on Wednesday after lawmakers failed to meet the deadline for a new spending deal, leaving federal agencies to begin winding down operations as Washington braces for what could be a prolonged closure.

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are reshaping the journey to the 2026 World Cup. Here’s what travelers need to know before they go.