TSA official: Airport security problem ‘going to get worse before it gets better’
TSA agents working without pay have led to 10% nationwide callout rates, causing delays up to 150 minutes and fluctuating wait times at major U.S. airports, officials said.
- A top TSA official warned that airport security problems will likely worsen before improving due to the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown causing mass callouts and flight disruptions at airports.
- About 50,000 TSA officers have been working without pay since mid-February, leading to long lines and delays of up to 120 minutes at major airports including Houston.
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TSA Wait Times Grow: Where Things Stand as DHS Shutdown Continues
As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown has entered its second month, airport security wait times stretch into hours as millions of Americans travel for spring break. Why It Matters Earlier this year, Senate Democrats agreed to move forward with a broader spending bill to avert a…
TSA Wait Time Crisis: Why Are Airport Security Delays Surging Across the US?
TSA wait time delays are rising across US airports due to staffing shortages amid the DHS shutdown, with some hubs like Houston seeing waits up to 120 minutes, forcing travelers to face unpredictable security lines during peak spring travel season and prompting advisories to arrive early. TSA Wait Time Crisis: Why Are Airport Security Delays Surging Across the US?.
TSA being held ‘hostage’ as airport security problem is ‘going to get worse’ over DHS shutdown: top official
A top TSA official warned that security problems at airports are likely to get worse before they get better due to the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown — as he blasted Congress for “holding” the agency hostage. Adam Stahl, the acting Deputy TSA Administrator, warned Thursday that airports could be forced into suspending operations...
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