Summary
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to ensure TSA officers are paid, to help ease long security lines at airports. This decision comes during a busy travel period, and its impact on reducing wait times is expected soon. Passengers still report long wait times, though, and it's uncertain when things will improve.
Key Facts
- President Trump signed an executive order to pay TSA officers, aiming to reduce long airport security lines.
- The order was signed during a busy travel time due to spring break and upcoming holidays.
- Some passengers report long security lines, while a few had short waits.
- TSA workers expect to receive pay starting Monday, after going unpaid since February 14.
- About 11.8% of scheduled TSA employees missed work on Thursday.
- Nearly 500 TSA officers have quit since the start of the government shutdown.
- Baltimore-Washington International Airport advised travelers to arrive four hours early.
- Airports are using social media to update travelers on wait times and security processes.
