Travelers face unpredictable airport wait times as TSA officers go unpaid
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Air travelers across the US continue to face travel headaches as Transportation Security Administration workers go without full pay. Find the latest live updates here.
• Airport woes linger: Authorities have warned travelers could see worsening airport wait times today as Transportation Security Administration workers go without full pay. You can track wait times at major airports here. • Shutdown drags on: TSA workers recently missed their first full paycheck since the partial government shutdown began in mid-February after funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed. But on Capitol Hill, the impasse shows no sign of breaking anytime soon. • Airports could shut down: With TSA “fully stretched,” some US airports may be forced to shut down if the Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues, TSA’s acting deputy administrator said earlier this week. Security lines for air travelers have been unpredictable this week, as some airports see high levels of callouts by Transportation Security Administration officers, who are working without pay amid a partial government shutdown that started more than a month ago. Here’s what you need to know: Airports across the US are facing long lines at security checkpoints as Transportation Security Administration employees face their first week without full pay during a partial government shutdown that began last month.
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