00:00Hundreds of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed after powerful storms swept through major travel hubs,
00:07compounding disruptions already caused by a partial government shutdown.
00:11Nearly 900 flights were canceled and about 1,800 delayed, with major impacts at airports in New York, Chicago, and
00:19Atlanta,
00:19as high winds and snow battered many regions throughout the U.S.
00:23The shutdown has strained TSA staffing, leading to long security lines during a busy travel period that includes spring break
00:31and March madness.
00:32Travelers across the country faced long waits, unexpected costs, and even overnight airport stays as airlines scrambled to recover schedules.
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