Unpaid TSA Officers Strain U.S. Airports as Shutdown Drags On
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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.
- TSA workers go unpaid as unpredictable wait times mount during shutdown. Here’s what travelers should know this weekend CNN
- TSA lines are miserably long. Don’t miss your flight because of them. The Washington Post
- One-third of Houston TSA agents called out. Here's what it means for your flight KHOU
- Talks begin on DHS budget as TSA workers go unpaid and airport security lines back up at Bush Airport ABC13 Houston
- TSA officers are quitting as a funding standoff forces them to staff airports without pay AP News
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