Small airports face closure risk amid ongoing TSA staffing shortages

Small airports face closure risk amid ongoing TSA staffing shortages

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says smaller airports are at risk of closing due to staffing shortages caused by an ongoing partial government shutdown.

Nationwide Travel Disruption as TSA Faces Staffing Crisis Amid Ongoing Shutdown

Airports throughout the United States are grappling with potential shutdowns as the Transportation Security Administration experiences a significant shortfall in staff due to ongoing resignations and absenteeism. TSA acting deputy administrator Adam Stahl emphasized the seriousness of the situation, suggesting that smaller airports may face closure if employee call-out rates do not improve. Thousands of TSA employees have been reporting sick dai…