Long lines, delays at New Orleans airport amid apparent TSA sickout and government shutdown - NOLA.com
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New Orleans airport travelers face long lines and delays due to TSA staffing shortages during a government shutdown.
How This Affects You
If you plan to fly through New Orleans, you may experience significant delays and longer wait times at security checkpoints.
New Orleans' Louis Armstrong International Airport is experiencing significant delays and long security lines, attributed to an apparent Transportation Security Administration (TSA) "sickout." This situation coincides with the ongoing government shutdown, which has left many federal employees, including TSA agents, working without pay. The disruptions are impacting travel for passengers flying through the New Orleans hub. The extent of the staffing shortages and the duration of the travel impacts remain subject to the ongoing shutdown and any further agency actions.
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