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Air Travel · Airlines · Government Shutdown · TSA Delays
A partial U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, ongoing since February 14, is causing significant security checkpoint delays at major airports, particularly in Houston and New Orleans.
Travelers at William P. Hobby Airport faced wait times up to three hours, with officials recommending arrivals 4-5 hours before flights. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport also reported "longer-than-average" lines, urging passengers to arrive at least three hours early.
These disruptions coincide with the busy spring break travel season, where record passenger numbers are expected. The delays stem from TSA agents working without pay due to a political impasse over federal immigration operations.
Airlines for America, a trade group, has called on Congress and the Trump administration to resolve the shutdown, highlighting the critical role of transportation security and the operational strain on airlines.
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