FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The partial government shutdown continued to cause long lines at airports across the country Monday.
The spring break travel rush and weather-related delays and cancellations on the East Coast weren’t helping matters.
Some passengers at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport reported waiting as long as an hour to get through security.
It comes as Transportation Security Administration officers missed their first full paycheck on Friday.
According to the TSA, more than 300 agents have vacated their positions since the start of the shutdown.
Officials with Miami International Airport say they’re urging passengers “to confirm the status of their flight before coming to MIA and arrive at least two hours before their departure.”
They also provided a series of travel tips to flyers:
MIA TRAVEL TIPS
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Pack essential items such as medicine, travel documents, a phone charger, and a change of clothes in your carry-on instead of your checked bag in case your flight gets delayed and you are not able to quickly retrieve your checked bag.
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To expedite TSA checkpoint screening, follow the 3-1-1 rule for liquids or gels in your carry-on, and avoid accessories that resemble weapons and other prohibited items. Find more TSA tips on the TSA website.
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Find the fastest TSA checkpoint for your flight with MIA’s real-time updates on checkpoint wait times online.
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