Airport Closures Loom as TSA Officers Skip Pay

0:00What's up? This is entertainment and celebrity news today, bringing you the hottest stories right now. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has warned that the ongoing partial government shutdown could force small airports to close soon. He says 50,000 airport security officers are going without pay, and if the standoff drags into next week, the government might need to take. Drastic measures, TSA officers are due to miss their next full paycheck on March 27th, which could make things even worse. Already this week, about 30% of officers called out sick at New York JFK, Pittsburgh and Houston's Bush Airport, while 40%. Stayed away at Houston Hobby, airports are stepping up by closing some security checkpoints and raising cash to help workers buy food and basics. Major airline bosses are urging Congress to end the shutdown fast. And so far, 366 TSA officers have quit during the impasse. This comes after a 43-day shutdown last fall that caused big flight delays and led the

1:00FAA to cut 10% of flights at major hubs. The current issue started when Department of Homeland Security funding lapsed on February 13th over failed talks on immigration reforms. Meanwhile, airlines are bracing for a record spring break rush, with 171 million passengers expected over two months, up 4% from last year. People say disruptions could hit hard if the shutdown persists. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Built in sound, built in comfort, SOLI, solelypillow.com