Trending Now - Beat the Lines: Tips for Faster Airport Security Access
WHO:
The Trump administration has deployed ICE and other DHS agents to 14 U.S. airports.
Zach Griff, creator of a new TSA wait time tracking tool
TSA (Transportation Security Administration)
Travel experts
WHAT:
Some travelers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston faced TSA wait times as long as six hours.
Security lines at Atlanta's airport extended outside of the terminal.
Zach Griff's tool tracks TSA wait times at select airports, providing checkpoint-specific data and PreCheck availability.
The tool pulls live data directly from airport feeds, offering a clearer picture of wait times compared to the MyTSA app.
The tool currently works at about 19 airports, including New York (JFK, LGA), Los Angeles (LAX), Dallas (DFW), and Miami (MIA).
The ongoing government shutdown has caused a shortage of TSA agents.
Longer security wait times at airports are reported.
Enrolling in TSA PreCheck and CLEAR+ could reduce wait times.
"TSA PreCheck will likely help you, even now with the long lines we're seeing at checkpoints," said a travel expert.
WHERE:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, Texas.
Atlanta's airport, Georgia.
Major airports supported by the tool include New York (JFK, LGA), Los Angeles (LAX), Dallas (DFW), and Miami (MIA).
Airports across the United States
WHEN:
TSA wait times of up to six hours were reported amid the ongoing government shutdown as of March 24th, 2026.
The government shutdown is ongoing as of March 24th, 2026.
WHY:
The government shutdown is the cause of the shortage of TSA agents.
HOW:
The tool provides checkpoint-by-checkpoint wait times and does not require a login for access.
Enrollment in TSA PreCheck and CLEAR+ programs is suggested as a method to cut wait times.
(UPDATED March 24, 2026 15:52 UTC)
Today, the Trump administration has deployed ICE and other DHS agents to 14 U.S. airports, leading to significant delays for travelers. At George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, some passengers experienced TSA wait times of up to six hours, while security lines at Atlanta's airport stretched outside the terminal. These lengthy delays come amid the ongoing government shutdown, which has been affecting travel since last Monday.
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(UPDATED March 24, 2026 13:44 UTC)
Zach Griff has launched a new tool that tracks TSA wait times at select airports, offering detailed checkpoint-specific data and PreCheck availability. This innovative tool pulls live data directly from airport feeds, providing a clearer picture of wait times than the MyTSA app, and currently supports about 19 airports, including major hubs like New York's JFK and LGA, Los Angeles's LAX, Dallas's DFW, and Miami's MIA. Best of all, users can access this information without needing to log in, making it easier than ever to plan their travel.
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(UPDATED March 24, 2026 11:30 UTC)
The ongoing government shutdown is causing a shortage of TSA agents, leading to longer security wait times at airports across the United States. Travel experts recommend enrolling in TSA PreCheck or CLEAR+ to help reduce those wait times, with one expert noting that "TSA PreCheck will likely help you, even now with the long lines we're seeing at checkpoints." As of today, March 24, 2026, travelers are advised to prepare for delays due to this situation.