TSA, PreCheck and Airport wait
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Long airport lines have reignited interest in programs like TSA PreCheck and CLEAR. Here's what to know.
This is all due to the partial government shutdown that has taken place because of the lapse in funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
The ongoing government shutdown has caused a shortage of TSA agents, leading to longer security wait times at airports, but enrolling in programs like TSA PreCheck and CLEAR+ could cut your wait
At Bush Airport in Houston, TSA PreCheck closed at 10:30 a.m. on Monday.
Touchless ID is especially relevant now as the partial government shutdown continues to create long security lines at airports across the country.
If you’re thinking of getting TSA pre-check to deal with massive spring break crowds at airports, it may be too late.
TSA staffing levels remain uneven across major U.S. airports, contributing to longer and less predictable security wait times Peak travel periods—e
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