Smooth journey returns to Fort Lauderdale airport as TSA traces ease after spring break rush

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Travelers at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport have been met with quick traces and a clean expertise Saturday afternoon.

“I think now’s a good time, there’s not too many lines,” one traveler mentioned.

Others echoed the identical, saying safety traces have been fast and straightforward to get by means of.

“Pretty good so far,” one other traveler mentioned. “Short. Short enough.”

Traffic into the departures space was additionally mild, making for a straightforward journey to the airport.

The calmer situations come after lengthy TSA traces have been reported through the peak of spring break journey. There’s additionally some aid forward for TSA employees, who’re anticipated to begin receiving full paychecks once more Monday, in accordance with the Department of Homeland Security — whilst a partial authorities shutdown continues.

Some vacationers mentioned they have been nonetheless shocked by how clean issues have been.

It’s a distinct story at different airports throughout the nation.

At Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, lengthy traces stretched outdoors the terminal, with wait instances lasting hours. Travelers at John F. Kennedy International Airport additionally confronted heavy crowds and delays.

Meanwhile, operations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport — one of many busiest airports on the planet — gave the impression to be transferring alongside at a gentle tempo.

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