TSA wait times up to 6 hours as ICE, other agents deployed to 14 airports
Nearly 12% of all TSA officers who were scheduled to work on Sunday called out — the most since the start of the partial government shutdown.
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Nearly 12% of all TSA officers who were scheduled to work on Sunday called out — the most since the start of the partial government shutdown.
In Houston, some travelers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport dealt with wait times as long as six hours amid TSA staffing shortages. Meanwhile, security lines at Atlanta's airport extended all the way outside of the terminal. The Trump administration has deployed ICE and other DHS agents to 14 U.S. airports.
Officials with the National Transportation Safety Board gave an update Monday on the deadly ground collision between a passenger jet and a fire-rescue truck at LaGuardia Airport. CBS News' Jarred Hill joined after the news conference with his takeaways.
A deadly collision on a LaGuardia Airport runway late Sunday night has rattled travelers as the nation's airports face increasing chaos due to the nearly 40-day shutdown affecting parts of the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News' Tom Hanson, Skyler Henry and Kris Van Cleave have the latest.
An Air Canada Express passenger jet and a fire-and-rescue vehicle collided on a runway at LaGuardia Airport, killing the plane's pilot and co-pilot, officials said. CBS News' Tom Hanson breaks down the timeline of events.
Capt. Laura Einsetler, a pilot with more than 30 years of experience, called the LaGuardia Airport collision, "very concerning," saying, "it's very unusual to have a situation where landing on the runway and you have emergency equipment, emergency equipment operators on the runway itself." She discusses the deadly incident, aviation safety and staffing.
New York's LaGuardia Airport is closed after an Air Canada Express plane and emergency vehicle collided on a runway late Sunday, killing two pilots and injuring dozens of people. Tom Hanson and Kris Van Cleave have the latest.
Robert Sumwalt, a former chair of the NTSB and a CBS News transportation safety expert, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the collision on a LaGuardia Airport runway between a plane and firetruck. Sumwalt explains what the NTSB investigation will look like, how long it could take and discusses air traffic control staffing.
The Senate failed to advance a Department of Homeland Security funding bill on Friday, meaning TSA officers will continue to go unpaid as the partial government shutdown continues. Airport delays have worsened as more officers call in sick.
TSA workers missed their first full paycheck last week as parts of the Department of Homeland Security remain unfunded, and more are calling out sick. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has more from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Fliers were greeted with another day of long lines as TSA officers continue to work without receiving their pay. Skyler Henry speaks to travelers in Atlanta.
More than 10% of all TSA workers called out sick on Wednesday, causing significant delays at airports across the U.S. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry is at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with the latest.
U.S. airport lines are getting longer as TSA agents continue to work without pay due to the partial government shutdown. Clint Henderson, managing editor of The Points Guy, joins CBS News with time-saving tips.
"The morale is getting worse by the day because no one knows when this is gonna end," said Cameron Cochems, a lead TSA officer in Boise, Idaho.
Travelers are feeling the full effects of the partial government shutdown as airports across the U.S. are plagued by long lines and TSA callouts. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassman reports from Philadelphia.
Estimated wait times at some of the country's major airports are up to two hours as more TSA officers call out sick during the partial government shutdown. Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl says the agency is concerned about the growing number of call-outs, saying "there could be scenarios where we may have to shut down airports. This is a serious situation." Airport closures, however, did not seem imminent as of early Wednesday – a scenario that is more plausible at small airports.
With the spring and summer travel seasons on the horizon, many are wondering how worried to be about long security lines at the airport. Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy website, joins to discuss.
The war in Iran has caused oil and gas prices to spike, but it's not just affecting cars on the road. A recent Deutsche Bank analysis shows that rising oil prices are also leading airlines to hike ticket prices. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has the details.
Travelers are facing long lines and delays at airports across the U.S. as a partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security drags on. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more on the state of negotiations.
Airport TSA lines are growing as workers begin to miss paychecks due to the government shutdown surrounding funding for the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Since the Department of Homeland Security shut down last month, Transportation Security Administration employees have been working without pay. Travelers around the U.S. saw long lines and delays as the agency grappled with staffing shortages and resignations.
Fliers in the U.S. experienced long lines at security as TSA agents worked without pay. Tim McNicholas has more on the major problems looming this spring break.
From the partial government shutdown to the war in the Middle East, travel delays and cancellations persist worldwide. CBS News senior travel editor Peter Greenberg joins "The Takeout" to share what travelers should expect.
If you love the setting of "Yellowstone" or the upcoming series "The Madison," travel expert Lale Arikoglu has tips to plan your next vacation. She provides options from budget friendly to luxury and discusses how pop culture is impacting travel.
It is now Day 25 of the shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security, which is causing major disruptions at airports across the U.S. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more.