A March 2026 partial shutdown kept TSA staff working without pay, causing delays at major airports, including a LaGuardia jet collision.

During a March 2026 partial government shutdown, the TSA continued operating with employees working without pay, maintaining security screening at six major U.S. airports across five cities. Reporters observed varying wait times and staffing levels, with some travelers noting longer delays, though no major safety incidents occurred. At LaGuardia Airport, a jet collision with a firefighting vehicle caused a temporary closure. ICE planned to deploy officers amid growing travel delays.