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

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,

As airport security checkpoints undergo changes that may help travelers get through faster and with less hassle, experts say paid services offering modified security screenings — like TSA PreCheck, Global Entry and Clear — may still be worth the cost.

Some US airports are dodging government shutdown chaos thanks to private TSA screening contractors who get paid despite the funding standoff.