TSA Staffing Shortages Spark Hourslong Security Lines at Major Airports
TL;DR
TSA staffing shortages amid the partial U.S. government shutdown have led to hourslong security lines at several airports, with travelers urged to arrive 3–5 hours early. Officers are working without regular pay, and airports such as Houston’s Hobby, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, and New Orleans’ Louis Armstrong have warned of long waits as spring travel begins.
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- TSA staff shortages lead to hourslong security lines for travelers at some airports CNBC
- Long lines at New Orleans Airport due to apparent TSA ‘sickout’ tied to government shutdown WWLTV.com
- Thousands Waited for Hours in Security Lines at Airports in New Orleans and Houston The New York Times
- Airports see hourslong delays due to TSA shortages as Homeland Security shutdown shows no sign of ending CNN
- Hobby Airport reports 3-hour or more wait times to get through security checkpoint amid spring break travel KHOU
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