Despite the end of the government shutdown ending, flight disruptions will persist.
Potential staffing issues at security checkpoints will add to the wait of boarding a flight.
Thiel College student/athlete ready for travel challenges.
Thiel College student/athlete Spencer Cleary will travel from Pittsburgh to his home in Australia for the holidays.
His flight is protected by international agreements, but he is preparing for the long lines at airports.
Spencer Cleary arrived at Thiel College thanks to his passion for the Pittsburgh Steelers and playing the Madden video game.
With the Steelers home stadium less than 90 miles away, he knew his best option to play Division III football and watch his favorite team was at Theil.
In 2023, he watched the Steelers play in person twice, against the Browns and the Bengals.
Spencer’s journey from Pittsburgh to Australia takes 17 hours.