Government Shutdown Causes Airport Chaos

0:00On March 17th, the government shutdown now in its 30th day is causing big problems at airports with just over 10% of transportation, security administration officers missing work on Sunday. Around 50,000 TSA workers are on the job, without pay, leading to longer security lines during peak spring break travel. This standoff started when funding lapsed on February 13th over disagreements on immigration reforms. Earlier this week, absences spiked over 50% in Houston and more than 30% in New Orleans and Atlanta, forcing some travelers to wait two hours or longer. Airlines CEOs from major carriers like American, United, Delta and Southwest are urging Congress to end it fast, warning that air travel is turning. Into a political football again, they point to last fall's 43-day shutdown that slash flights at big airports. Meanwhile, 366 TSA officers have quit since it began, and some airports are closing checkpoints or raising money to help workers.

1:02By food and essentials, with a record 171 million passengers expected to spring, up 4% from last year, pressure is mounting on lawmakers from. Both parties define a deal and get things moving smoothly again.