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As the U.S. government shutdown drags on, airlines continue to warn customers about potential schedule changes.
As of Thursday at 3:30pm ET, 4,146 flights Flights within the United States, to and from the United States were delayed, and 420 flights were canceled, according to FlightAware.com.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented a flight reduction plan that limits air traffic capacity at 40 airports.
TSA Acting Administrator Adam Stahl told Fox News Digital on Thursday that the extended closure will continue to have a significant impact on police dispatch wait times.
“meanwhile [officers are] They are incredibly dedicated to the mission, to our security, and to the American people in general, but we are seeing a significant impact from wait times, and that impact is expected to increase,” Stahl said.
People wait in line at the security checkpoint at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, on November 4. (Mark Felix/AFP via Getty Images)
Recent wait times at George Bush Intercontinental Airport houston, texas, For example, he said it’s been over two hours. “If this shutdown continues, this situation will become more consistent across the board.”
TSA typically advises travelers to arrive at the airport two hours early for domestic flights and three hours early for international flights.
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“We advise everyone to keep going.” Arrive at the checkpoint early“Consistent with long-standing procedures, it will take two to three hours. Of course, there is no harm in arriving earlier,” Stahl said.
He added that waiting times could be even longer depending on the location.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented a flight reduction plan that limits air traffic capacity at 40 airports. (Evelyn Hochstein/Reuters)
“We’re just asking individuals to respect the checkpoints, especially in hard-hit areas like Houston, Los Angeles International Airport and Orlando,” Stahl said.
“Go early. Please be patient with TSA agents,” he added. “Once again they are doing their best under difficult circumstances.”
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Because of demographics, Stahl said, all airports have experienced different operational workflows. Also, it may be better to be outside during some times of the day or night than others.
“Traditionally, the morning and evening rush hours are of course crowded, [as] Business travelers are more likely to travel on weekdays. ”
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Stahl said: shutdown continueshe’s worried about the holidays approaching and the impact on travel.
“Please go early and please be patient with TSA officers,” the official said. “They are doing the best they can under difficult circumstances.” (Juliana Yamada/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
“The situation will only get worse, especially with increased wait times and significant inconvenience to passengers, especially with Thanksgiving and the holiday season just around the corner.”
“There is no reduction in safety,” Stahl said, reiterating that the TSA is taking steps to alleviate concerns.
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“We have a national deployment office, which is essentially our search force, and we specifically encourage these people to: [help out in] Atlanta, Houston, Charlotte are areas with high reporting rates,” he said.
Stahl said the shutdown is impacting the financial lives of TSA employees.
“We simply ask that individuals comply with checkpoints, especially in hard-hit areas such as Houston, Los Angeles International Airport, and Orlando.” (AP Photo/Lekan Oyekanmi)
“I heard this story a few days ago from a young TSA employee, a female TSA employee,” Stahl said. “She had $40 in her bank account. She had to choose between paying for her child’s diapers or paying for food.”
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He added: “This speaks not only to the resilience of our employees, but also to how dire this is economically for them on a personal level.”
