US Airport Wait Times Longest in History After Hundreds of Unpaid Officers Leave

Airport Wait Times Are Now the Longest in TSA History

As the partial government shutdown enters day 40, airports across the United States are facing hourslong lines with wait times that are now the longest in TSA history. The acting TSA administrator says many officers are struggling to support their families. “Some are sleeping in their cars, selling their blood and plasma and taking on second jobs to make ends meet,” she said. It comes as the Transportation Secretary warns things could get worse.…

Airport wait times worst in history after 480 officers leave

The Transportation Security Administration warned that airport security is under severe strain as a weekslong Department of Homeland Security funding shutdown drives staffing shortages, long wait times and mounting disruptions across the United States.

US airport wait times longest in history after hundreds of unpaid officers leave

Long lines reported at major US airports, with wait times exceeding 4½ hours amid a weeks-long funding shutdown.

US airport wait times worst in history after 480 officers leave

TSA employees have quit or called out after missing paychecks tied to the partial government shutdown. Read more at straitstimes.com.