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transportation-us-news13 days ago•2 min saved

TSA Pay Resumes, but Airport Lines May Take Days to Weeks to Normalize

TSA workers begin receiving pay after the government shutdown, but relief from long security lines isn’t immediate. With more than 500 officers quitting and thousands calling out, staffing shortages persist, and how quickly lines improve depends on how many officers return to duty—some may already have other jobs. If staffing recovers, wait times could ease within days to a couple of weeks; otherwise, delays may continue. Travelers may consider driving, rail, or bus as alternatives.

via NBC News|

#air-travel-delays #government-shutdown #security-lines

world14 days ago•13 min saved

Airports urge flyers to skip ultra-early arrivals to ease security queues

Airports across major hubs are telling travelers not to arrive hours before flights to avoid long TSA security lines and crowds, with photos showing busy checkpoints at hubs like Houston’s IAH, Chicago O’Hare, and LaGuardia; officials suggest arriving closer to departure to reduce wait times and ease congestion.

via AP News|

#air-travel #airports #security-lines

us-news17 days ago•3 min saved

Houston TSA Shortage Triggers Long Lines as Shutdown Drags On

Travelers at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental faced lengthy security lines as 36% of TSA officers called out amid a partial government shutdown, fueling frustration over funding gridlock while lawmakers haggle DHS funding and ICE reforms; airlines warn of higher summer fares due to rising fuel costs.

via CBS News|

#government-shutdown #houston-airport #security-lines

travel17 days ago•5 min saved

LaGuardia Grind: Shutdown-Driven Lines and Flight Delays

A partial U.S. government shutdown leaves about 47,000 TSA agents unpaid, causing hours-long security lines at airports like LaGuardia and delaying flights. The disruptions were intensified when an Air Canada plane collided with a firetruck on landing, forcing the airport to shut down for hours and delaying hundreds of flights. Travelers and families wait in departures, some optimistic a funding deal will pass, while many end up canceling or rescheduling trips amid the chaos.

via Business Insider|

#flight-delays #government-shutdown #laguardia

local19 days ago•6 min saved

Houston airports grapple with record TSA callouts amid shutdown

Houston’s Bush Intercontinental and Hobby airports faced unusually long security lines as TSA callouts surged during the DHS shutdown, with IAH at 42.4% and HOU at 47.4% absenteeism on March 21—the highest in the nation; nationwide rates remained above 9% over the past week. Airports implemented operational changes (limited TSA PreCheck by terminal, reduced screening lanes, Terminal D at Bush closed, and no CLEAR service on Monday), and travelers were urged to arrive early as delays persist during spring break while federal officials deploy ICE agents to assist.

via KHOU|

#dhs-shutdown #houston #local

transportation21 days ago•187 min saved

Unpaid TSA Officers Strain U.S. Airports as Shutdown Drags On

Amid a partial government shutdown, TSA officers are going unpaid, driving rising absenteeism and stressed airport security. About 61,000 TSA workers are affected, with roughly 9–10% absent and hundreds quitting. Some airports saw security lines stretch to over two hours, and weekend travel is expected to worsen the backlog, compounded by weather delays. Officials warn continued pay disruptions could threaten airport operations and safety.

via CNN|

#government-shutdown #security-lines #staffing

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

TSA Absences Surge During DHS Shutdown, Straining Airport Security

During the DHS funding lapse, TSA unscheduled absences more than doubled, with about 300 officers leaving and a nationwide callout rate averaging 6% (peaking at 9%), causing longer security lines at airports such as JFK and Hobby; roughly 50,000 officers are working without pay, and replacements require four to six months of training, raising concerns about recruitment and potential security risks if the shutdown persists.

via CBS News|

#airports #politics #security-lines

national1 month ago•4 min saved

DHS funding gaps trigger hours-long TSA lines in Houston and New Orleans

Ongoing DHS funding gaps drive TSA staffing shortages, causing hours-long security lines at Houston’s Hobby and New Orleans’ Louis Armstrong airports during spring travel; officials warn lines could persist and advise travelers to arrive 3-4 hours early.

via CBS News|

#airports #dhs #government-shutdown