Airports Advise Travelers to Arrive Two Hours Before Flights After TSA Pay Fix
Following the resumption of payments to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers, U.S. airports are advising travelers to arrive only a few hours before their flights. This guidance comes as security wait times have mostly returned to normal. Previously, during a partial government shutdown, many TSA agents quit or called out of work due to unpaid wages, leading to extended wait times and prompting travelers to arrive extremely early. With President Trump redirecting funds to ensure TSA workers receive paychecks, airports like Denver International and Austin-Bergstrom International are recommending travelers arrive two to three hours before their flights. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey also reports improved wait times but advises checking with airlines for the latest updates. 
