Fuel spikes, flight delays and storms threaten US spring break travel

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Victoria Bekiempis in New YorkMarch 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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US spring break travelers face potential disruptions due to a combination of factors. Airlines anticipate a record-breaking travel season with 171 million passengers expected between March 1st and April 30th. However, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents are experiencing pay delays due to congressional disagreements over immigration enforcement, leading to potentially longer security lines at airports nationwide. Additionally, those driving to destinations will encounter significantly higher gas prices, currently averaging $3.79 per gallon, due in part to recent attacks on petroleum production facilities. These combined issues of flight delays, high gas prices, and potentially chaotic weather could negatively impact spring break trips across the US.

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United States

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