"Numerous airports are telling passengers to allow longer than usual to clear security, as staff shortages cause more congestion and longer lines. On Friday, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport told travelers to arrive up to three hours before their flight. Photos and videos shared by travelers online showed lines stretching from the terminal building into the parking lot."
"Similar scenes played out at many other airports this week, and things could worsen over the weekend as Americans travel for Spring Break and TSA agents face their first $0 paycheck, increasing the likelihood they will skip work. Though waits were nowhere near the three hours some passengers experienced at Houston Hobby Airport last weekend, there was significant congestion at some airports on Friday morning."
"Atlanta Airport, the world's busiest by passenger numbers, said it expects to serve 250,000 travelers this weekend, and advised people to arrive three hours early. The easiest way to avoid the stress of missing your flight is to arrive as early as you can."
A partial government shutdown lasting nearly a month has created significant pressure on TSA security checkpoints across US airports. Unpaid TSA agents are increasingly absent from work, causing staff shortages that result in extended wait times and congestion. Multiple airports, including Austin-Bergstrom, Houston Hobby, LaGuardia, JFK, and Atlanta, have experienced substantial delays with some passengers waiting over three hours to clear security. Lines have stretched from terminal buildings into parking lots during peak travel times. Airports are now recommending passengers arrive up to three hours before flights. The situation is expected to worsen as Americans travel for Spring Break and TSA agents receive their first zero paychecks, further increasing absenteeism.
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