America’s busiest airport is warning passengers that they might want to arrive very early for their flight. Because of the government shutdown, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport says travelers may need three hours to clear TSA. Transportation Security Administration agents are working without pay during the shutdown. There have been nationwide reports of agents calling in sick. Some U.S. airports have closed terminals because of the shutdown.
TSA Confirms 'Sick Out' Affecting Airports: What to Know Before You Travel During the Government Shutdown https://t.co/JlDMxu5Bp2
— People (@people) January 16, 2019
Today on TODAY: Chaos at the airports with the government shutdown dragging on. The TSA forced to close airport security checkpoints across the country, leading to massive delays.
We'll have what to expect if you're flying in the coming days. pic.twitter.com/PbNECrENHW
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) January 15, 2019
Let’s remember when going through #TSA THAT these people are working and not getting paid. Treat them with respect. Even a THANKS wouldn’t hurt. Thanks #TSA
— Kevin Bacon (@kevinbacon) January 15, 2019
With rising sickout calls from TSA screeners and operation-critical inspections not being conducted, industry analysts say airlines are on a collision course with a catastrophe of Washington’s making. https://t.co/Khiazkw8YM
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 15, 2019
US airports advise 3-hours to clear security as TSA agents fail to show for work.https://t.co/b4Eso2ipot pic.twitter.com/1ogKBJHk4U
— Secret Flying (@SecretFlying) January 15, 2019
A reporter just happened to be inside the #Atlanta airport and took a video of what seemed to be the longest TSA line in HISTORY! Take a look: https://t.co/72kThTeSL5 pic.twitter.com/zhheGJaM9G
— Travel Noire (@TravelNoire) January 15, 2019
