Global Entry Kiosks Offline in DHS Shutdown

A partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown, now in its third week, suspends Global Entry processing at U.S. airports since February 22, 2026, forcing 13 million trusted travelers into regular immigration lines and causing widespread delays. CBP officers from kiosks now handle manual screenings for all arrivals, spiking wait times by 20-30 percent at hubs like Houston, Atlanta, and Orlando ahead of spring break's record 171 million passengers.