TSA Wait Times: Latest at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago and Atlanta-Hartsfield International Airport
Reddit users have been sharing their experiences of TSA wait times.
Due to the ongoing federal standoff over Transportation Security Administration funding, long queues have been reported at the likes of O'Hare International Airport in Chicago and Atlanta-Hartsfield International Airport. Reddit users have been sharing their experiences of TSA wait times.
One Reddit user wrote about their experience at Atlanta airport: “On March 23, I got to the airport at 6:30am. I made it through the tsa precheck security line in 1hr 30 min.
“If you are using the tsa precheck line. Make sure your boarding pass is up to date. If your flight cancels or you miss your flight, they are taking those people out of line.”
Another Reddit user wrote: “Got in line at 415pm for a 810 pm flight… waited in domestic for 5 hours just regular line no pre check. Missed my flight as did everyone around me… chaotic and horrible experience. Get there with at least 5 hours or try international but I think they are catching on to that..”
One other Reddit user wrote: “Arrived at 2:20 for a 4:05pm flight. Was in line for 2 hours and 19 minutes after I finally found where the line started. The line started at the door (north entrance) and weaved like snake around all of the baggage claim carousels. By the time we actually got to the Security Checkpoint entrance, the TSA agents were saying the line was going all the way out to the parking garage. (Had to change my flight to the next available to my destination which leaves at 9:27pm :/ ).”
What is the wait time at Atlanta-Hartsfield International Airport?
The Atlanta-Hartsfield International Airport website reads: “Due to current federal conditions, passengers are advised to allow at least 4 hours or more for domestic and international screenings.”
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social and said: "On Monday, ICE will be going to airports to help our wonderful TSA Agents who have stayed on the job despite the fact that the Radical Left Democrats, who are only focused on protecting hard line criminals who have entered our Country illegally, are endangering the USA by holding back the money that was long ago agreed to with signed and sealed contracts, and all.”
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told ABC News "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl that “President Trump's trying to take that leverage away and not make the American people suffer."