'Absolute Chaos': Travelers Face Long TSA Wait Times in New Orleans
Published on March 22, 2026.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints remained short-staffed due to the ongoing government shutdown, causing long wait times at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport on Sunday, March 22. The airport has advised that travelers have plenty of time to get through security checkpoints due to a shortage of personnel. The situation could change depending on passenger activity.
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