Security lines moved more smoothly Sunday a day after wait times of as much as five hours at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.Sunday appeared much more typically busy at BWI-Marshall as the terminal was almost empty and security lines shrunk dramatically since Friday and Saturday. Still, airport officials are recommending travelers arrive at least three hours before their scheduled departure.This comes after Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel deployed Saturday afternoon to BWI-Marshall as travelers shuffled through long lines, waiting for hours to get through security.Video below: Lines subside Sunday at BWI-Marshall Airport (Sunday morning)A WBAL-TV 11 News crew at the airport observed lines moving Sunday morning and evening, and airport officials said lines have returned to “more routine TSA checkpoint operations.””Those checkpoint lines could fluctuate throughout the day. Airport and airline employees continue to offer information and provide assistance to passengers,” an airport spokesman said in a statement.BWI-Marshall took different actions in an effort to expedite traveler check-ins and movements through security lines.Travelers pleasantly surprised by shorter lines SundayExperienced travelers told WBAL-TV 11 News they appreciate the shrinking security lines.”Southwest sent out an alert that said four hours early at 6 a.m. Then, at 10 a.m., they dropped it to two hours earlier,” said Tim, a traveler.”I honestly have been seeing a lot of negative things, so seeing this moving along is giving me hope that it is going to be smooth,” said Marcus, a traveler.Electronic signs still advised people on Sunday that security checkpoints were experiencing longer-than-normal wait times.What are ICE officers doing?ICE officers were providing operational support at BWI-Marshall; the number of how many officers was not released.Video below: ‘It’s just a real shame’: ICE agents arrive at BWI-Marshall as long lines continue (Saturday night)The Maryland Aviation Administration released a statement saying ICE informed the state that additional Department of Homeland Security personnel, to include Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), were being deployed to BWI-Marshall starting Saturday afternoon.”MAA was advised by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) that ICE personnel will be working to assist TSA security checkpoints at BWI-Marshall, similar to their roles during recent deployments at airports across the country,” MAA said in a statement.MAA said primary aviation security functions, including passenger and baggage screening responsibilities, will remain with trained, skilled TSA personnel. The ICE personnel will provide operational support for TSA to speed up the clearance process for passengers.WBAL-TV 11 News has received calls from people concerned about being detained at the airport by ICE. MAA said it was informed by TSA that ICE’s primary focus is security operations, not immigration enforcement, during their deployment to BWI-Marshall.”I see ICE running around here, and I thank them for being here and I thank the TSA workers that are here. Other than that, this is not a happy place,” traveler Mary Stark told WBAL-TV 11 News.Turmoil amid TSA calloutsThe president signed an executive order Friday to find funds to pay TSA workers during the partial federal government shutdown.One estimate indicated 50,000 employees will start receiving paychecks as soon as Monday, but how many will show up for work remained unclear.At one point, more than 100 out of 140 TSA workers at BWI-Marshall called out. Nationwide, some 500 TSA workers have quit.TSA worker union leaders told WBAL-TV 11 News that some members are receiving eviction notices and have to miss work to care for children or take outside jobs to make ends meet.Travelers stuck waiting four lines deep SaturdayFrustration was at an all-time high all day Saturday at BWI-Marshall, where the security line looped inside and outside the airport. At times, the sidewalk was four lines deep extending down the length of the concourse. “I can’t believe this is really happening. Why didn’t you sign to pay the TSA workers? Why are you putting your country in harm’s way?” traveler Catherine Cain told WBAL-TV 11 News.The airport urged travelers to arrive at the airport at least five hours before their flight’s departure time.“Our flight is in three hours. We think this will probably take longer. So, we’re trying to actually figure out booking a new flight,” traveler Maizie Horne told WBAL-TV 11 News.People rebooked flights while inching along the line to security Checkpoint C, which was often the only checkpoint open. Checkpoint B opened for a short time Saturday evening. At its worst, those at the front if the line reported having waited in line for five hours.Travelers’ frustrations with government boil overPeople shared their frustrations with the federal government.”I find that really just sickening. They don’t care about people. It’s just very self-centered. So, I blame it on the politicians,” Stark told WBAL-TV 11 News.”It’s just a real shame that the average middle-class American has to go through this. I never thought I would see it in my lifetime. It’s an absolute travesty,” traveler Dave McCarthy told WBAL-TV 11 News. Shannetta Griffin, the airport’s executive director and CEO, said in a statement: “We thank our passengers for their patience as we work with stakeholders to support safe, efficient travel. We’re grateful to our TSA agents, BWI personnel, concessions employees, and other workers who are keeping BWI operational during this challenging time.”Video below: Trump floats sending National Guard to airports next as ICE assists with long lines

LINTHICUM, Md. —

Security lines moved more smoothly Sunday a day after wait times of as much as five hours at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Sunday appeared much more typically busy at BWI-Marshall as the terminal was almost empty and security lines shrunk dramatically since Friday and Saturday. Still, airport officials are recommending travelers arrive at least three hours before their scheduled departure.

This comes after Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel deployed Saturday afternoon to BWI-Marshall as travelers shuffled through long lines, waiting for hours to get through security.

Video below: Lines subside Sunday at BWI-Marshall Airport (Sunday morning)

A WBAL-TV 11 News crew at the airport observed lines moving Sunday morning and evening, and airport officials said lines have returned to “more routine TSA checkpoint operations.”

“Those checkpoint lines could fluctuate throughout the day. Airport and airline employees continue to offer information and provide assistance to passengers,” an airport spokesman said in a statement.

BWI-Marshall took different actions in an effort to expedite traveler check-ins and movements through security lines.

Travelers pleasantly surprised by shorter lines Sunday

Experienced travelers told WBAL-TV 11 News they appreciate the shrinking security lines.

“Southwest sent out an alert that said four hours early at 6 a.m. Then, at 10 a.m., they dropped it to two hours earlier,” said Tim, a traveler.

“I honestly have been seeing a lot of negative things, so seeing this moving along is giving me hope that it is going to be smooth,” said Marcus, a traveler.

Electronic signs still advised people on Sunday that security checkpoints were experiencing longer-than-normal wait times.

What are ICE officers doing?

ICE officers were providing operational support at BWI-Marshall; the number of how many officers was not released.

Video below: ‘It’s just a real shame’: ICE agents arrive at BWI-Marshall as long lines continue (Saturday night)

The Maryland Aviation Administration released a statement saying ICE informed the state that additional Department of Homeland Security personnel, to include Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), were being deployed to BWI-Marshall starting Saturday afternoon.

“MAA was advised by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) that ICE personnel will be working to assist TSA security checkpoints at BWI-Marshall, similar to their roles during recent deployments at airports across the country,” MAA said in a statement.

MAA said primary aviation security functions, including passenger and baggage screening responsibilities, will remain with trained, skilled TSA personnel. The ICE personnel will provide operational support for TSA to speed up the clearance process for passengers.

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The Maryland Aviation Administration has been informed that ICE is deploying additional personnel to @BWI_Airport starting today.

We have been told by ICE their personnel will provide operational support and assist at @TSA security checkpoints to speed up the clearance process…

— Governor Wes Moore (@GovWesMoore) March 28, 2026

WBAL-TV 11 News has received calls from people concerned about being detained at the airport by ICE. MAA said it was informed by TSA that ICE’s primary focus is security operations, not immigration enforcement, during their deployment to BWI-Marshall.

“I see ICE running around here, and I thank them for being here and I thank the TSA workers that are here. Other than that, this is not a happy place,” traveler Mary Stark told WBAL-TV 11 News.

Turmoil amid TSA callouts

The president signed an executive order Friday to find funds to pay TSA workers during the partial federal government shutdown.

One estimate indicated 50,000 employees will start receiving paychecks as soon as Monday, but how many will show up for work remained unclear.

At one point, more than 100 out of 140 TSA workers at BWI-Marshall called out. Nationwide, some 500 TSA workers have quit.

TSA worker union leaders told WBAL-TV 11 News that some members are receiving eviction notices and have to miss work to care for children or take outside jobs to make ends meet.

Travelers stuck waiting four lines deep Saturday

Frustration was at an all-time high all day Saturday at BWI-Marshall, where the security line looped inside and outside the airport. At times, the sidewalk was four lines deep extending down the length of the concourse.

“I can’t believe this is really happening. Why didn’t you sign to pay the TSA workers? Why are you putting your country in harm’s way?” traveler Catherine Cain told WBAL-TV 11 News.

The airport urged travelers to arrive at the airport at least five hours before their flight’s departure time.

“Our flight is in three hours. We think this will probably take longer. So, we’re trying to actually figure out booking a new flight,” traveler Maizie Horne told WBAL-TV 11 News.

People rebooked flights while inching along the line to security Checkpoint C, which was often the only checkpoint open. Checkpoint B opened for a short time Saturday evening. At its worst, those at the front if the line reported having waited in line for five hours.

Travelers’ frustrations with government boil over

People shared their frustrations with the federal government.

“I find that really just sickening. They don’t care about people. It’s just very self-centered. So, I blame it on the politicians,” Stark told WBAL-TV 11 News.

“It’s just a real shame that the average middle-class American has to go through this. I never thought I would see it in my lifetime. It’s an absolute travesty,” traveler Dave McCarthy told WBAL-TV 11 News.

Shannetta Griffin, the airport’s executive director and CEO, said in a statement: “We thank our passengers for their patience as we work with stakeholders to support safe, efficient travel. We’re grateful to our TSA agents, BWI personnel, concessions employees, and other workers who are keeping BWI operational during this challenging time.”

Video below: Trump floats sending National Guard to airports next as ICE assists with long lines