Reports of hours-long TSA lines at U.S. airports are beginning to circulate just as the busy spring break travel season ramps up. Some observers are already blaming the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. That may ultimately prove correct, but it is still a little early to draw firm conclusions despite definitive statements from DHS itself.
Other airports including New Orleans, Atlanta, and Charlotte also experienced lengthy waits, though conditions varied widely depending on location and time of day.
It is tempting to immediately blame the ongoing partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). During the shutdown, many TSA officers are required to work without pay, raising the risk of absenteeism and staffing shortages.
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