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As American airports and travelers continue to suffer from the effects of the DHS shutdown – and as TSA officials continue to travel without payment – some European countries are warning those who might visit the USA.
The United Kingdom, for example, has updated its travel advice for those who want to travel to the US – calling it a “travel disruption.”
Its advisory says, “There may be longer than normal lines at some U.S. airports due to the partial shutdown of the U.S. government.”
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It continues, “Check with your travel provider, departure airport or airline for the latest guidance.”
The delay comes as Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials are out of a job after not being paid for the third time in nearly six months.
Due to airport delays in the US due to the DHS shutdown, some countries are now issuing warnings to their citizens about the dangers of traveling to the USA. (Megan Varner/Getty Images)
There was a national callout rate of 10.19% on Sunday, a TSA spokesperson told Fox News Digital this week.
That’s the highest number the agency has seen.
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On Tuesday, Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta warned travelers about delays in Post X — and called out passengers for trying to hack the system.
“We are seeing an increase in traffic at the International Terminal Checkpoint caused by domestic travelers trying to bypass the Domestic Terminal lines,” airport officials wrote.
If you are flying domestically, please use the Domestic Security Checkpoints. Keep monitoring our official social channels for updates. Safe travels. ✈️ pic.twitter.com/yg2DPYT8WX
– Atlanta Airport (@ATLairport) March 17, 2026
“If you are flying domestically, please use the Domestic Security Checkpoints. Currently, the wait times at the International Checkpoint are longer than those at the Home Station.”
Over the weekend, callouts hit major airports, with Houston reaching more than 50% – while calls for flights to New Orleans and Atlanta hit more than 30%.
The call rate for TSA agents has increased significantly across the country, with the highest single-day airport call rate reaching 55% at Houston Hobby International Airport last Friday. (Peter Zay/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Call rates have increased nationwide, with the highest one-day airport call rate reaching 55% at Houston Hobby International Airport on Friday.
In addition, 366 TSA officers have now resigned during the shutdown.
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It takes 4-6 months to train and certify officers — creating a significant staffing gap, Fox News Digital was told by a familiar source.
Travel expert Clint Henderson of The Points Guy website told Fox News Digital that as the shutdown continues, air travelers can expect the situation to worsen.
“Mornings seem to be the worst times. Be sure to check local news sites and social media for long lines,” said a travel expert. (Mark Felix/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
“TSA employees are going without pay, and some are quitting. Some have to take gig work to pay the bills,” Henderson said.
“The combination of weather problems at major airports across the country is making things worse,” he added.
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“Mornings seem to be the worst times. Be sure to check local news sites and social media in case of long lines. Some airports update wait times on their home pages, so keep an eye on that.”
Airline passengers have the right to request an immediate refund if the airline cancels the flight, Henderson said, or if it is significantly delayed and the passenger decides not to accept another reservation.
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“You are entitled to an immediate refund of your original payment method within 21 days,” he said.
“That includes delays within the US of more than three hours or six hours on international flights.”
