Florida airport TSA wait times for travelers. See MCO, TPA, FLL, MIA
March 17, 2026, 10:03 a.m. ET A partial federal government shutdown is causing long security lines at airports during the spring break travel season. The shutdown has left roughly 50,000 TSA officers working without regular pay, leading to staffing shortages. Travelers at some major airports have reported wait times of up to three hours, causing missed flights. Heading out of one of Florida’s major airports for spring break? Or maybe you’re heading home after spending your spring break in Florida? Travelers across the country are encountering unusually long airport security lines as a partial federal government shutdown strains the Transportation Security Administration. The








