"TSA PreCheck will likely help you, even now with the long lines we're seeing at checkpoints," said one travel expert.

If you’re thinking of getting TSA pre-check to deal with massive spring break crowds at airports, it may be too late.

Being part of just one airport program that speeds you through security may not be enough anymore, especially when events like government shutdowns, major storms, and system outages can create long lines and travel disruptions. During the recent government ...