WRAL reporter recounts more than two hours spent in TSA lines
WRAL • • general
Key Points:
- WRAL reporter Willie Daniely experienced unusually long TSA security lines at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, waiting two-and-a-half hours despite arriving three hours before his flight.
- The lines extended outside the airport, causing confusion among travelers about which line to join, with even TSA PreCheck lines experiencing delays.
- Daniely advises travelers to book flights during off-peak times, such as midday or afternoon, to avoid the worst wait times at the airport.
- The long TSA lines nationwide are attributed to a funding impasse on Capitol Hill, resulting in many TSA workers not showing up for shifts due to unpaid status.
- President Trump deployed ICE officers to assist with airport security, but Daniely observed that their role appeared unclear and their impact on easing lines was minimal.
