TSA PreCheck briefly suspended at Sea Airport amid partial government shutdown

Name: TSA PreCheck briefly suspended at Sea Airport amid partial government shutdown
Uploaded: 2026-02-22T19:54:10Z
Description: TSA PreCheck and Global Entry were briefly suspended at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport early Sunday due to the partial government shutdown, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The programs resumed within hours, and officials said wait times were not significantly impacted. TSA said it will continue evaluating operations on a case-by-case basis if staffing constraints arise.

TSA PreCheck and Global Entry were briefly suspended at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport early Sunday due to the partial government shutdown, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The programs resumed within hours, and officials said wait times were not significantly impacted. TSA said it will continue evaluating operations on a case-by-case basis if staffing constraints arise.

Posted February 22, 2026 11:54am PST