travel
March 9, 2026
Travelers face long waits at some US airports amid DHS shutdown
Wait times at security checkpoints in Houston and New Orleans as long as three hours due to shortage of TSA agents
TL;DR
- Travelers experienced wait times of up to three hours at security checkpoints in Houston and New Orleans.
- Officials blamed the delays on a government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and a resulting shortage of TSA agents.
- The delays occurred during the spring break travel season, with airports urging travelers to arrive significantly earlier for flights.
- TSA agents were expected to work without pay during the shutdown.
- Airlines for America urged Congress and the administration to reach a deal to reopen DHS and end the shutdown.
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