TSA Staffing Shortages Spark Hourslong Security Lines at Major Airports
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.