Travelers hoping to bypass some of the increasingly long wait times at U.S. airports can enroll in the TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program, which is now operating at 65 locations.

Spring break travel across much of the country has increased congestion at airports already experiencing long security lines as a result of the partial government shutdown. Adding to the problem, thousands of flights were canceled or delayed Monday as powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the U.

Excited for spring break but worried about the lines? Five airports give passengers who plan the ability to get a free fast pass through TSA checkpoints. (KUSA)

TSA PreCheck offers faster screening at airports nationwide, including Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. How it works and how to enroll.

Here's what travelers need to know before arriving at the terminal.

Amid long waiting lines at airports, some travelers say they’re avoiding the worst delays by using TSA PreCheck Touchless ID. Airports continue to struggle with longer security lines during the partial government shutdown,

The public is experiencing the consequences in long wait times at some airports as more TSA officers take time off to earn money on the side or cut back on expenses.