TSA Agents Work Without Pay: Long Lines Hit Airports

A partial U.S. government shutdown is causing major delays at airports nationwide. The situation is creating long security lines and frustrating travelers. The delays are happening because thousands of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers are working without pay. The TSA is part of the Department of Homeland Security, which has no funding due to the shutdown. The agency reports rising employee absences and resignations. This has led to critical staffing shortages at security checkpoints. Travelers are advised to arrive at airports much earlier than usual. There is no estimate for when regular operations will resume while the shutdown continues.