TSA PreCheck Drama: Is My Airport Life About to Get Harder

Wait PreCheck Might Be Affected by What Now?

Okay so I'm scrolling through my news feed trying to find out if contouring is still a thing (it is duh) and I see this headline about TSA PreCheck. Apparently because Congress can't agree on like anything there was almost a pause on PreCheck and Global Entry. Can you even imagine the lines? It's like I'm already famous I don't need to wait in line with *everyone*. Thankfully for now they're saying it's still operational. But like what happens next week? This is almost as stressful as picking out an outfit for the Met Gala.

Blizzard Alert. Is This 'The Day After Tomorrow'?

As if the potential airport chaos wasn't enough there's a HUGE winter storm bearing down on the East Coast. I mean I love a good snow day for Instagram photos but not when it means my flights are getting cancelled. Airlines have already axed thousands of flights and they're waving change fees. That's great I guess but where am I supposed to get my content if I'm stuck at home? This feels like when North was two and decided to decorate the walls with lipstick – unexpected and messy. Speaking of unexpected events have you heard that Sumitomo Pharma Stock Plummets After Parkinson's Therapy Endorsement? I know random but I was just reading about it so adding it here as it relates to the general world issues!

The Travel Industry Is Not Happy and Neither Am I

So apparently the travel industry is freaking out and honestly I get it. These shutdowns cost billions and affect millions of travelers. Airlines for America CEO Chris Sununu is calling it a 'political football,' which let's be real is a pretty accurate description. The U.S. Travel Association is equally unimpressed. They're saying they're 'disgusted' that politicians are messing with TSA and CBP. I mean same. Can't we all just get along and let me get to my destination in peace?

TSA Says Everything Is Fine But Is It Really?

TSA is putting on a brave face saying PreCheck is still running and they'll adjust operations if needed. But the Department of Homeland Security is also suspending "courtesy escorts," which fine but I hope they will still know who I am. They have more than 20 million PreCheck members and we're used to breezing through security. If things get delayed it's going to be a mess. This is giving me flashbacks to when I tried to bake a cake and forgot the baking powder. Total disaster.

Lessons Learned From Past Shutdowns (Hopefully)

Apparently the last government shutdown cost the travel industry over $6 billion and affected 6 million travelers. That's a lot of money and a lot of inconvenience. You'd think politicians would learn their lesson but apparently not. I'm starting to think they need a serious intervention maybe a family meeting on national television. Imagine the ratings.

Stay Tuned Stay Stylish Stay Informed

So the bottom line is we're in a wait and see situation. Keep an eye on the news check your flight status and pack your patience. And most importantly make sure your travel outfit is on point. Because even if the world is falling apart you can still look good doing it. Remember darling never underestimate the power of a good selfie even at the airport. XOXO.