Trump signs executive order to pay TSA agents
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After House Speaker Mike Johnson rejected a Senate-passed bill that would have funded TSA and most of Homeland Security on Friday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order for TSA agents to get paid. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.

Donation drives organized for Dallas TSA workers who are working without pay and helping in Houston

TSA workers in Dallas have gone unpaid because of the partial government shutdown, but are still showing up to work. Some are even volunteering at the airports in Houston to help with the long TSA wait times there. Here's how you can support them.

This airline will soon let economy flyers turn a row into a couch

A major U.S. carrier has unveiled a new “Relax Row” that lets long-haul economy passengers convert three seats into a couch-like space with added comfort amenities.

United warns of rising airfares amid fuel surge: What you can do

United Airlines is warning that rising jet fuel prices — driven by Middle East tensions disrupting global oil supplies — are likely to push airfares higher and could dampen travel demand.

ICE agents at Atlanta airport in supporting role

ICE agents arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Monday to assist with security line management as TSA staffing shortages cause three-hour wait times.

Trump sends ICE agents to dozens of airports
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Travelers across the country have been waiting hours in TSA lines as hundreds of agents are quitting. President Donald Trump is now tasking ICE agents to assist at dozens of airports.

National Park Week 2026: When admission is free to celebrate America's 250th

National Park Week this year is celebrating two milestones - the 110th birthday of the NPS, and the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. Here are the details.

Small airports face closure risk amid ongoing TSA staffing shortages

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says smaller airports are at risk of closing due to staffing shortages caused by an ongoing partial government shutdown.

TSA adding Touchless ID to speed up airport security lines

Air travelers have a new way to shorten their wait times at the security screening line at the airport. The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) is allowing frequent fliers to sign up for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID. 

How to check TSA wait times at Texas airports

Security wait times at U.S. airports have been extreme in some places as a partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security entered another week.

DFW TSA wait times for March 20, 2026

Heading out for a spring break trip today? Be aware of potential long wait times at Texas airports. TSA staffing has suffered this week as agents continue to go unpaid.

TSA wait times worsen as agents go unpaid
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TSA staffing shortages are worsening nationwide as agents miss paychecks due to a congressional funding stalemate. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more on the wait times at local Dallas-Fort Worth airports.

DFW and Love Field TSA Wait Times: What to expect as agents go unpaid

TSA agents at DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field are working without pay amid a DHS funding stalemate. Though wait times are average locally for now, rising sick calls and staffing shortages threaten longer lines and potential airport closures during the spring break travel season.

Spring break travel means rise in respiratory viruses
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Spring break travel is driving a seasonal surge in respiratory viruses like flu, RSV, and COVID-19 across North Texas. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.

Doctors warn of surge in respiratory viruses ahead of spring break

North Texas health officials warn of a seasonal surge in respiratory viruses like flu, RSV, and COVID-19 as spring break travel and crowded gatherings lead to increased illness rates and hospitalizations in Dallas.

Spring break travelers prepare for delays at the airport
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If you're catching a flight for spring break, plan ahead! Wild weather isn't mixing well with TSA delays. Here's what you need to know.