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Partial Government Shutdown Causing Airport Delays Nationwide
Burlington International Airport sees little impact so far
Mar. 14, 2026 at 1:06am
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The monthlong partial government shutdown is causing delays of up to three hours at security checkpoints at some airports across the country, though Burlington International Airport has seen little to no impact so far. TSA agents are about to miss another paycheck, and many worked through a shutdown a few months ago. Senator Peter Welch is working to resolve the issue, stating that TSA funding should not be released until the standoff with Republicans is resolved.
Why it matters
The partial government shutdown is disrupting air travel nationwide, raising concerns about the impact on airport operations and passenger experience. Burlington International Airport has so far avoided major delays, but the situation remains fluid as the shutdown continues.
The details
The partial government shutdown is impacting TSA operations at airports across the country, leading to delays of up to three hours at security checkpoints. However, Burlington International Airport has seen little to no operational impact so far. The airport's Jeff Bartley noted that while there has been a morale impact on TSA agents, operations are running as usual. Bartley warned that as the shutdown lingers, there may be impacts down the road that the airport will have to communicate to passengers.
- The partial government shutdown has been ongoing for a month.
- TSA agents are about to miss another paycheck.
The players
Jeff Bartley
An official at Burlington International Airport.
Senator Peter Welch
A U.S. Senator working to resolve the issue of the partial government shutdown.
What they’re saying
“There has not been an operational impact, definitely a morale impact. We are seeing operations are running as usual.”
— Jeff Bartley, Airport official
“This is an unnecessary and unwanted inconvenience, and we could resolve it immediately.”
— Senator Peter Welch
“We should fund TSA, we should fund the Coast Guard — we can do that. We've got a problem with ICE. We can't let Minneapolis happen again. So why not just isolate the difference where the problem is and open up everything else?”
— Senator Peter Welch
What’s next
Senator Welch is working to resolve the issue of the partial government shutdown and its impact on TSA funding. The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
The partial government shutdown is causing significant disruptions to air travel nationwide, with delays at security checkpoints. While Burlington International Airport has avoided major impacts so far, the situation remains fluid and could worsen if the shutdown continues. This highlights the broader political tensions and policy disputes that are affecting essential government services and infrastructure.
