"Take Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Hobby Airport, which have seen TSA wait times exceed an agonizing three hours-and even up to four and a half hours in some cases. Travelers have missed flights, and TSA agents, who make an average of $26 an hour, are working without pay since the government shut down more than a month ago."
"The debacle began because fewer TSA agents are working amid the government shutdown. This meant several security checkpoints were closed off, requiring all travelers to funnel through only two terminals; typically nine security checkpoints are open. Even TSA PreCheck areas-meant to expedite security for approved travelers-were packed. At some points, lines to get through security stretched out the door of Bush Airport, local Houston station KHOU 11 reported."
"Jim Szczesniak, director of aviation for the Houston Airport System, said they could last as long as the government is shut down. "The federal government shutdown has impacted TSA staffing and operations nationwide, and Houston Airports is doing everything possible to support our TSA partners and keep passengers moving safely and efficiently," he said in a statement on Sunday. "We ask that passengers continue to arrive early and expect extended security wait times until the federal government shutdown is resolved.""
Airport security at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental and Hobby airports has experienced extreme delays, with TSA wait times exceeding three hours and reaching up to four and a half hours. Missing flights have resulted as a consequence. Fewer TSA agents are working because of the federal government shutdown, and many agents are working without pay despite averaging about $26 per hour. Multiple security checkpoints were closed, forcing travelers through only two terminals instead of the typical nine, and TSA PreCheck lanes became crowded. Passengers are advised to arrive early and expect extended security wait times until the shutdown ends.
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