New Orleans Airport Travelers Stuck in Long Lines as Government Shutdown Continues
Published on March 22, 2026.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been experiencing long wait times due to the federal government shutdown, causing long waits at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. The TSA reported that up to 10% of its workers called in sick due to this situation. Meanwhile, wait lines were also increasing at other airports across the country.
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