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Read Online TSA Logjam Airport lines are getting longer in the U.S. as a partial government shutdown continues.   Dennis Schaal, Skift Executive Editor March 10th, 2026 With a war raging in the Middle East, some people may forget that the U.S. is also undergoing a partial government shutdown. But not business travelers, who may find themselves at airports with much-longer-than usual wait times at TSA lines. TSA workers missed their first paychecks under the shutdown. And if that weren't enough of a hassle, Global Entry has been shuttered as well. OK, these are relatively minor nuisances compared with road warriors who might be marooned in the UAE and other Gulf countries trying to get flights out of there, but these are certainly impediments to productive work days nonetheless. And with oil prices soaring, there will be plenty of airfare sticker shock to come, too.     EDITOR'S PICKS Oil Price Shock Could Mean 10%+ Fare Hike, $24 Billion in Costs for U.S. Airlines By Seth Borko March 9, 2026 Jet fuel is the single largest expense for most airlines and executives will face pressure to respond soon with higher fares. GET THE STORY Shutdown Triggers TSA Staffing Shortages and Hours-Long Airport Lines By Meghna Maharishi March 9, 2026 TSA staffing shortages are creating significantly long wait times at security as agents miss their first paycheck during the partial government shutdown. GET THE STORY Heathrow's Flight Emissions Have Dropped 7%, Third Runway Closer Than Ever By Darin Graham March 6, 2026 The race is on to push Heathrow's expansion plans through regulation and planning. But the airport's case for a third runway relies heavily on sustainable aviation fuel and aviation still faces major challenges scaling the technology needed to decarbonize. GET THE STORY Lufthansa Group CEO Warns European Dependence on Gulf Hubs is 'Achilles' Heel' By Gordon Smith March 6, 2026 As a nightmare week for Gulf airlines drags on, Lufthansa Group CEO Carsten Spohr argues Europe must reduce its reliance on Middle East hubs to connect with the world. GET THE STORY Airspace Closures Expose the Power – and Fragility – of the Gulf's Big 3 Airlines By Gordon Smith March 2, 2026 The same geography that allowed Gulf carriers to dominate long-haul travel is also their greatest vulnerability. GET THE STORY FAA Considers Reducing Flights at Chicago O'Hare After American and United Turf War By Meghna Maharishi February 27, 2026 After American and United significantly increased their schedules at O'Hare, the FAA is now looking to reduce flights at the airport this summer out of concern that the airport could face more strain. GET THE STORY         5 Ways to Diversify Revenue Growth ZS + SKIFT 89% of travel executives believe they need to diversify revenue streams — so why aren't they? This research report reveals the gap and how to close it. GET THE REPORT     SKIFT PODCAST NETWORK Airlines Are Bracing for a Middle East Travel Shock In this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast, Seth Borko is joined by Skift Airlines Editor Gordon Smith to examine how escalating geopolitical tensions could ripple through the aviation industry. They discuss the potential impact of airspace disruptions, how airlines prepare for geopolitical risk, and why oil prices and flight routing remain critical vulnerabilities for global aviation. WATCH THE EPISODE ON YOUTUBE     SKIFT RESEARCH | DATA Market Performance How are public travel companies performing around the world? The Skift Travel 200 pulls the data you need to know to understand the market. Paid subscribers get full access here. SEE THE ST 200       DEFINING THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL. Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here © 2026 Skift 35 W 31st St. New York, New York 10001, United States Terms of Service