TSA reports record-high airport wait times during ongoing government shutdown
TSA Deputy Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill testified before Congress that airport wait times have reached historic highs during a 40-day government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security. TSA officer callout rates have reached 40-50% at some airports, with over 480 officers quitting during the shutdown. The situation has led to warnings of potential airport closures while Congress remains deadlocked on a funding deal.
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Travelers are facing the longest TSA wait times in history
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TSA experiencing highest wait times in history — and may be forced to shutter entire airports
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“TSA experiencing highest wait times in history — and may be forced to shutter entire airports”NYP NY Post RIGHT
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“Record-high passenger wait times at airports, but no deal yet on the 40th day of the shutdown” · PBS NewsHour, AP News, The Hill
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PBSPBS NewsHour Record-high passenger wait times at airports, but no deal yet on the 40th day of the shutdown 170d ago APAP News Record-high passenger wait times at airports, but no deal yet on the 40th day of the shutdown HThe Hill Airport wait times now at record-highs, TSA says: 'A dire situation' 170d ago 7 tracked claims across 5 outlets
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Wait times are exceeding four hours at some major airports.
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