"The TSA reported that amid a government funding gridlock leaving TSA and Customs workers unpaid until their budget is passed, as many as 10% of workers called in sick, up from a typical 2%."
"Crowds at LaGuardia Airport on Friday filled terminals, with waits of more than an hour, before subsiding. John F. Kennedy International Airport also saw long waits at certain peak travel times."
"Conditions can change quickly based on passenger volumes and staffing, so please allow significantly more time. Social media was filled with images of crowded airports as passengers waited to be processed."
"Many tourists monitored wait times at airport websites before deciding when to travel. We noticed that earlier today, it said the lines were longer. That's why we changed our plans."
Travelers at New York City airports are experiencing long waits at TSA screening lines due to staffing shortages. The TSA reported that 10% of workers called in sick, a significant increase from the usual 2%. Crowds at LaGuardia Airport have led to waits exceeding an hour, while JFK also faced delays during peak times. The federal funding lapse has resulted in warnings about longer security wait times. Passengers are advised to monitor airport websites for wait times and adjust travel plans accordingly.
Read at www.amny.com
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