US Agency Warns Extended Shutdown Could Cause Long Airport Lines: What Travelers Need to Know
The head of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has warned that a prolonged U.S. government shutdown could result in longer airport wait times. During the shutdown, about 59,000 of the TSA’s 62,000 employees would continue to work without pay, which includes crucial roles like security screening and air traffic control. TSA Administrator David Pekoske noted ...
