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PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia International Airport is preparing to close two of its security checkpoints as the government shutdown continues to impact TSA operations.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What we know:<\/p>\n
Philadelphia International Airport will temporarily close checkpoints at Terminal F and Terminal A-West starting Wednesday.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This decision comes at the request of the TSA amid the ongoing government shutdown.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Travelers at the airport are already experiencing long wait times, with some reporting delays of up to three hours at other airports.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“Yesterday there was a three-hour wait to get through the checkpoints,” said a traveler who recently arrived from Houston.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The backstory:<\/p>\n
The government shutdown has reached 35 days, leaving TSA employees working without pay.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This has led to staffing shortages and longer wait times at airports across the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Guy Reeves, a frequent traveler from Wilmington, Delaware, expressed his frustration, saying, “I hope it is something they can figure out quickly because it is definitely an inconvenience.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
Impact on travelers\u00a0 <\/p>\n
What they’re saying:<\/p>\n
Rachael Carmichael, traveling with her family, shared her concerns about the situation. “It breaks my heart. I know they are working without pay. I can’t imagine having to do that myself,” she said, empathizing with the TSA workers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that the travel chaos is likely to continue as the shutdown persists.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“As every day goes by, I think the problem is only going to get worse, not better,” said Duffy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What you can do:<\/p>\n
Travelers are advised to allow extra time for security checks and to stay informed about the latest updates from the airport and TSA.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Source: Information from Philadelphia International Airport and FOX 29 News.<\/p>\n
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