Summary
TSA wait times are longer due to staffing shortages caused by a government shutdown. Travelers can check wait times using the MyTSA app or airport websites to plan better, especially during busy travel periods like spring break.
Key Facts
- TSA officers are working without pay because of a government shutdown.
- Unscheduled absences among TSA staff have increased, causing longer security lines.
- Travelers can use the MyTSA mobile app to check real-time and historical wait times at U.S. airports.
- Many U.S. airports post live security checkpoint updates on their websites.
- TSA recommends arriving at least two hours early for domestic flights and three hours for international flights due to unpredictable conditions.
- TSA PreCheck members generally have shorter wait times, usually under 10 minutes.
- Some airports display TSA PreCheck lane times separately on their websites.
- Atlanta's airport, one of the busiest, allows travelers to see up-to-date wait time information online.
