US Airports Face Chaos and Closure Warnings Amid Government Shutdown
US airports are experiencing significant delays and chaos due to unpaid TSA agents during the government shutdown, with unions organizing aid for officers. The Trump administration has warned of potential airport closures, raising concerns for airline stocks like Delta.
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Travelers describe airport chaos as unpaid TSA agents stop showing up: 'The line is coming from all directions'
Passengers had to wait for as long as 75 minutes at JFK on Sunday morning. Courtesy of Jason Ursaner. Many TSA agents are working without pay during the partial government shutdown. Many others have stopped showing up for work. Over 400 have quit since mid-February. The result is long lines at airports. One traveler called their experience at JFK Airport a "complete disaster." One thing became clear to Jason Urasner as he waited over 90 minutes at a TSA checkpoint on Sunday: He was going to...
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