Houston’s two largest airports are facing unprecedented travel disruptions as nearly half of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers have called out, leaving passengers stuck in hours-long security lines.
Severe Staff Shortages Cripple Airport Operations
Air travel in Houston has become increasingly chaotic amid a federal government shutdown that has left many TSA workers unpaid. At William P. Hobby Airport, absentee rates surged to an alarming 47%, while George Bush Intercontinental Airport reported roughly 42% of security staff absent over the weekend, according to reporting from CBS News.
These are the highest absentee rates recorded at major U.S. airports during the current shutdown, significantly exceeding the national average
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