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Air travelers face marathon security lines and widespread flight disruptions as TSA agents and air traffic controllers work without pay.
Airport delays have begun to worsen as they did during 2019's government shutdown, but here's why TSA workers may stay in their jobs longer this time.
Two TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport will be temporarily closed starting Wednesday amid the government shutdown.
Fewer flights mean shorter lines at George Bush Intercontinental on Wednesday, but TSA waits could hit 45 minutes at IAH and 20 at Hobby.
Two TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport are scheduled to close starting on Wednesday, Nov. 5, officials say.
The TSA callout rate hit 10% just before the shutdown ended in 2019, more than three times the normal rate. A spokesperson for the agency said it did not have similar data available, but some airports have cited unscheduled absences for longer-than-usual lines.
The closures are being made at the request of the TSA, which is being impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown.
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Houston travelers see shorter TSA lines at IAH on Tuesday. Officials still urge early arrivals.
Passengers were still encouraged to arrive early, despite the shorter lines at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
TSA workers were told sick calls will bring “appropriate accountability measures to the fullest extent possible” after the shutdown ends—but airport screeners told Forbes such threats would likely backfire.
TSA staffing shortages from the government shutdown are causing 3-hour waits at major U.S. airports. Travelers should arrive early and check flights.
Shorter lines at Houston’s airports today, but don’t get too comfortable. Officials say things could change fast.