“The Country Is At Stake”: TSA Absences Are So Bad That Some Airports Could Just Shut Down

Airlines and airports across the United States of America are continuing to face operational disruption this week. This is because, even with the weekend’s adverse weather having now subsided, the country’s air hubs are having to contend with security staff shortages due toTSA officers being made to work without pay amid the ongoing partial government shutdown. This has prompted a boom in staff not reporting for work this week.