New Delhi, March 23 -- John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport on Monday (local time) issued a travel advisory, cautioning passengers that the ongoing federal funding lapse could lead to much longer security wait times than usual.

In a post on X, the airport said wait times can shift quickly depending on passenger volume and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staffing levels, adding that reporting of wait times has been temporarily paused. Travellers were advised to plan for extra time and check directly with their airline for updated flight information.

Alongside JFK, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport also released a similar advisory earlier in the day. It noted that due to TSA shortages, security checkpoin...