Source: The Points Guy
Summary
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is at risk of going without pay again in May, which could lead to long airport security lines and travel disruptions. The Trump administration has warned that emergency funding for TSA workers will run out after the first week of May. This could trigger a resurgence in worker call-offs and checkpoint wait times, similar to what happened during the partial government shutdown in March. The airline industry is urging lawmakers to reach a deal to fully reopen the government and provide stable funding for TSA.
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TSA workers may not receive paychecks if the government shutdown continues, leading to potential airport chaos. The airline industry is warning of “predictable and stable funding” for TSA. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby claims lawmakers have admitted to using airport chaos as leverage in budget talks. The unofficial start of the summer travel rush is less than a month away, and the World Cup is scheduled to begin in June, which could create a “perfect storm” of staffing woes at airports. Travelers may face long security lines and delays if the situation is not resolved.
The perfect storm of airport chaos is just a government shutdown away.
Author: Evan Null
