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Airport security lines are long. Here's what to know if you're flying

Shannon Bond

Updated March 22, 2026

Travelers wait in line at a TSA security checkpoint at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, on March 20, 2026. (AFP via Getty Images)

This article was originally published on March 21, 2026.

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