If you’re flying out of Houston this morning, airport security lines are moving, but there’s a new issue travelers may want to keep on their radar: the possibility of ICE agents taking on a larger role inside U.S. airports.
As spring break travel ramps up across Houston, some passengers flying out of William P. Hobby Airport are facing unusually long waits to get through security.
Travelers at IAH and Hobby Airport should expect long security lines due to TSA staffing shortages. Arriving early and being prepared can help you breeze through security and stay on schedule.
The suspension of TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs due to a partial federal government shutdown is impacting air travelers in Houston, leading to longer security and customs lines. The shutdown began after lawmakers failed to agree on a funding deal for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, amid disputes over immigration enforcement policies.
The Department of Homeland Security says the Global Entry program shuts down for as long as the partial government shutdown continues.
With TSA staffing shortages and potential flight delays, travelers at Houston airports could face longer security lines. Programs like TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and CLEAR can help you move through faster.
Travelers at IAH and Hobby Airport should expect long security lines due to TSA staffing shortages. Arriving early and being prepared can help you breeze through security and stay on schedule.
Ahead of the busy summer travel season, the Transportation Security Administration announced a benefit Monday for TSA PreCheck membership.