I canceled my flight and paid $200 for a 20-hour Amtrak ride to avoid TSA airport chaos. It was better than flying.

"The train ride took ten times as long and cost twice as much as flying. US airports are a mess right now."

"The partial government shutdown has resulted in hourslong security lines at some major US airports, as employees of the Transportation Security Administration have been working unpaid since February 14."

"Some airports have not experienced delays amid the partial shutdown, others are advising travelers to arrive up to four hours ahead of their flights' scheduled departure."

"I made a last-minute change of plans and canceled my $100 flight. I booked the alternative option: a $200, 20-hour Amtrak coach train ride."

The partial government shutdown has led to unpaid TSA workers, causing long security lines at US airports. To avoid this chaos, a traveler opted for an Amtrak train from New York to Chicago, which took ten times longer and cost twice as much as flying. Some airports are advising travelers to arrive up to four hours early due to delays. Despite the inconvenience, the traveler preferred the train to avoid the stress of long airport waits.

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