Long TSA lines sprawl across three floors at Houston’s Bush airport amid shutdown
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Long security wait times at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston caused lines to sprawl across three floors, with travelers waiting roughly 2.5 hours for standard security screening. The TSA worker shortage is attributed to the government shutdown, with hundreds of officers quitting due to inability to afford basic expenses.
Travelers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston faced long security wait times, with lines spanning three floors. The wait time for standard security screening at Terminal A was approximately 2.5 hours. In contrast, TSA PreCheck travelers waited around 15 minutes. The government shutdown has led to a TSA worker shortage, with hundreds of officers quitting due to financial difficulties. The Department of Homeland Security has gone over a month without funding, causing the shortage. President Trump has announced plans to deploy ICE agents to airports to assist TSA officers.
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