TSA Issues Impacting Travel Times and Trip Connections for Spring Break 

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - If you have plans to fly in the next few weeks, you may encounter more than just Spring Break crowds.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been impacted by a partial government shutdown through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

At the Santa Barbara Airport passengers have been advised to be aware of this on their departure and as they go forward and return from their flights, for as long as this problem exists. It varies by the passenger load and the airports.

According to CNN, security checkpoints at airports nationwide are now experiencing longer-than-usual wait times.

The partial shutdown started in mid-February. Senate Democrats want changes to the DHS before approving more money to the department. DHS is embroiled in controversial actions nationwide with its immigration enforcement policy.

The nation is also dealing with a see-saw weather pattern and that includes ice, rain and snow in some parts of the country – also responsible for flight delays.

(More video, photos and details will be added here later today.)

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