Overview
- Houston’s William P. Hobby and New Orleans’ Louis Armstrong airports reported the longest waits, with lines reaching into concourses and parking garages and advisories to arrive three to five hours early.
- Some expedited options have been curtailed, with temporary TSA PreCheck lane closures at certain airports and Global Entry remaining suspended.
- TSA workers received only partial pay and face their first missed full paycheck by March 14, a pressure point officials say is contributing to staffing gaps.
- Airlines and airport groups urged swift action to restore DHS funding, noting the House passed a bill on March 6 and that negotiations now rest with the Senate.
- Conditions remain volatile day to day, official wait-time tools have not always reflected reality, and some carriers are adjusting operations, including earlier bag check and flexible rebooking at Houston Hobby.