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When the world’s busiest airport slows down, the travel disruptions are felt far and wide.
Are you planning to travel through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta this weekend? Here's what to know about chaos at TSA lines.
The weekend travel crunch is being felt in Atlanta on Friday, where the continuing partial shutdown and TSA staffing shortage is resulting in huge wait times.
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Atlanta airport officials urge travelers to arrive 3 hours before flight
Security lines at the main domestic terminal have plateaued at two hours, with queues spilling into the baggage claim section.
The City of Atlanta is offering meal vouchers, free Breeze passes and more to TSA agents as government shutdown drags on.
TSA staffing shortages have driven hourslong wait times at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and other airports around the country.
TSA employees impacted by the ongoing partial government shutdown are speaking out about the harsh realities they face as they work without pay. During a press conference held in Atlanta on Monday, TSA union leaders spoke about workers experiencing ‘empty refrigerators’ and ‘eviction notices.