Why larger airports suffer more during the DHS shutdown

Mar 26, 2026 - 06:00
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Why larger airports suffer more during the DHS shutdown
Large airports are bearing the brunt of the partial government shutdown, as soaring absentee rates among Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers strain security operations and drive long lines at major hubs. Call-out rates for TSA officers have surged nationwide as the shutdown stretches into its fifth week, with little sign of meaningful progress in Congress…