Government Shutdown

US government shutdown coverage and its impact on travel, including TSA staffing, FAA operations, air traffic control and traveler advice.

Government Shutdown

DHS Reversed on TSA PreCheck — But Global Entry Is Still Suspended

Feb 23, 2026

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5 min read

DHS Reversed on TSA PreCheck — But Global Entry Is Still Suspended

Hours after announcing both programs were paused, DHS quietly walked back the PreCheck decision. Global Entry isn't so lucky — here's what actually happened.

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TSA PreCheck and Global Entry Suspended — What Every Traveler Needs to Know Right Now

Feb 22, 2026

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4 min read

TSA PreCheck and Global Entry Suspended — What Every Traveler Needs to Know Right Now

DHS pauses two of its most popular expedited travel programs amid a funding stalemate, and frequent flyers are already feeling it.

Jack Culpan

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TSA Agents Getting $10K Checks While Fake Pilot Flew Passengers for Months

Nov 15, 2025

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3 min read

TSA Agents Getting $10K Checks While Fake Pilot Flew Passengers for Months

From shutdown bonuses to forged licenses, plus Alaska's Rome launch date, Apple's digital passport rollout, and the Hyatt card that fast-tracks Globalist status—it's been quite a week.

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🚨 FAA Orders Mass Flight Cuts Starting Today + Chase Sapphire Reserve Gets Major Hyatt Upgrade

Nov 7, 2025

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3 min read

🚨 FAA Orders Mass Flight Cuts Starting Today + Chase Sapphire Reserve Gets Major Hyatt Upgrade

Government shutdown triggers 10% flight reductions across 40 airports, Chase adds Explorist status for top spenders, and Bilt reveals its three-card future with mortgage rewards

Government Shutdown

Lufthansa Miles & More Opens Transfer Floodgates After 6-Year Freeze + Delta's Insane 1,500-Mile Upgrade Deal

Nov 5, 2025

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7 min read

Lufthansa Miles & More Opens Transfer Floodgates After 6-Year Freeze + Delta's Insane 1,500-Mile Upgrade Deal

Major shakeup as Lufthansa returns to instant points transfers, Delta practically pays you to upgrade, plus government shutdown chaos hitting airports nationwide

Government Shutdown

DHS Reversed on TSA PreCheck — But Global Entry Is Still Suspended

TSA PreCheck and Global Entry Suspended — What Every Traveler Needs to Know Right Now

TSA Agents Getting $10K Checks While Fake Pilot Flew Passengers for Months

🚨 FAA Orders Mass Flight Cuts Starting Today + Chase Sapphire Reserve Gets Major Hyatt Upgrade

Lufthansa Miles & More Opens Transfer Floodgates After 6-Year Freeze + Delta's Insane 1,500-Mile Upgrade Deal

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