Where will TSA lines be the longest tomorrow? During a shutdown, nobody knows - AP News

The TSA cannot predict airport security line wait times during a government shutdown because staffing levels and operational protocols remain uncertain. Without clear guidance on which personnel will work and how resources will be allocated, airports cannot inform travelers about expected delays at security checkpoints. The uncertainty compounds travel disruptions at a typically busy period, leaving passengers unable to plan arrival times effectively. A shutdown forces agencies to operate with skeleton crews and suspended services, creating cascading operational failures across transportation infrastructure. The lack of predictability underscores how shutdowns create chaos beyond direct federal employee furloughs, affecting millions of civilian travelers.