Source: The Points Guy
Summary
Despite the ongoing partial government shutdown, President Donald Trump has directed the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to pay its officers, who have been working without pay since February 14. The move is expected to bring an end to the mass call-outs that have led to long security lines at airports. However, it’s uncertain how quickly airport security checkpoints will return to normal wait times. Travelers are advised to prepare for possible longer lines and check their airport’s website and social media feed for updates.
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As the TSA officers get paid, the question remains whether the airport security checkpoints will bounce back to normal wait times. Travelers have faced the longest average wait times in the nearly 25-year history of the TSA. The agency’s app that typically shows live checkpoint wait times will likely remain unreliable during the federal shutdown. Airlines have issued travel waivers for customers affected by the shutdown.
And, of course, the TSA’s “dire situation” is just another day at the office for travelers.
Author: Evan Null
