politics
March 20, 2026
Politics ruins your travel
Hobby Airport in Houston might have been the worst. Folks showed up on Saturday, March 14, planning to jet off for spring break, only to find a security line so long it went downstairs to the baggage claim area.
TL;DR
- TSA workers are calling out sick in large numbers due to lack of paychecks following a government shutdown.
- Airports like Hobby, Hartsfield-Jackson, JFK, and O'Hare experienced significant disruptions with extremely long wait times.
- On March 14 at Hobby, 55% of TSA workers called out sick, and over one-third at New Orleans and Atlanta did so on March 15.
- The issue is whether the TSA's security procedures are necessary or if they merely complicate travel.
- Travelers are advised to arrive at airports significantly earlier to account for potential delays.
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