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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Hundreds of TSA Officers Resign Over Unpaid Salary, Leaving Travelers in US Aiports Stuck in Long Security Lines

The sudden TSA PreCheck Shutdown recently sparked chaos for millions, turning swift airport transits into a marathon of delays. (Credit: Patty Zavala/Unsplash)

Hundreds of TSA officers have quit their jobs because they haven't been paid since mid-February, leaving passengers stuck in long airport security lines. At the same time, winter storms in the Midwest and the start of spring break have made things worse.

Some travellers report waiting more than an hour just to get through security. The shortage of staff is affecting many big airports, and union leaders warn that unpaid workers can't keep going forever.

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