Houston airport wait times reach over four hours amid US travel chaos
Summary
Passengers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston are experiencing wait times of over four hours due to a partial government shutdown. Many TSA agents are missing work because they are not being paid, causing serious delays in airport security checks.Key Facts
- Houston airport security wait times have reached more than four hours.
- A large number of TSA agents are not working, many unpaid and missing their shifts.
- Nearly 40% of security staff at Houston's airport were absent, the highest rate in the US.
- The government shutdown has led to increased airport delays nationwide.
- ICE agents were sent to major airports like Houston to help manage security queues.
- President Trump praised the deployment of ICE agents and mentioned possibly using the National Guard.
- There is ongoing debate in Congress about funding TSA and ICE, delaying resolution.
- Over 450 TSA workers have resigned since the shutdown began, worsening staffing issues.
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