TSA absences at airports double during shutdown, 300 officers quit
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TSA absences doubled and 300 officers quit during a government shutdown, causing airport delays.
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If you travel by air, you may experience longer security screening wait times at airports due to reduced TSA staffing.
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Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer absences have doubled during a recent government shutdown, impacting airport operations nationwide. Some airports, including Houston's Hobby Airport, reported call-out rates reaching double-digit percentages, with half of its officers absent. This surge in absences has strained security screening processes, resulting in longer passenger wait times. Additionally, approximately 300 TSA officers reportedly resigned during this period. The increased absences and resignations highlight significant operational challenges for the agency during government funding impasses.
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