J Russell

After weeks of long airport lines tied to TSA staffing issues during the government shutdown, things are starting to improve, but airports may not be back to normal yet.

With spring break travel picking up across the country, experts say travelers should still plan for longer wait times and get to the airport earlier than usual for now.

I spoke with an Associated Press reporter who’s been covering the TSA and airport situation for weeks about what travelers should expect next.

If you’re flying soon, airports across the country are starting to get crowded again as spring travel picks up.

Even though TSA workers are getting paid again and staffing is improving, travel experts say delays and long security lines could still be an issue for a while as the system catches up.

I spoke with a travel expert about what travelers should expect right now, biggest mistakes people make at the airport, and how to avoid delays.