The New York Times – Travel:
T.S.A. officers, working without pay for more than a month, have called out of work and quit in growing numbers as the shutdown drags on.
Category: Airports
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Airport Security Lines Grow as TSA Goes Unpaid in Partial Shutdown
The New York Times – Travel:
“There’s going to be a breaking point sooner or later,” one union official warned, with travelers at some airports being told to arrive three hours ahead of time.
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War in Iran Has Grounded Gulf Airlines Like Emirates
The New York Times – Travel:
Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways have become some of the world’s largest and most profitable thanks to their location at the center of busy travel routes.
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Chemical Smell at Control Center Halts Traffic at Washington and Baltimore Airports
The New York Times – Travel:
The ground stops, which also affected the airport serving Richmond, Va., were expected to last until at least 8 p.m., according to the F.A.A., which said the smell had affected air traffic controllers.
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Airport Security Workers to Miss Paycheck as Shutdown Drags On
The New York Times – Travel:
Union officials warned that airport delays could worsen just as spring break season kicks in. Workers are taking on other jobs and canceling child care to make ends meet.
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What to Know About Airport Security Lines During the Partial Government Shutdown
The New York Times – Travel:
Images of seemingly endless waits at security checkpoints have spread online, but the reality of the partial government shutdown is less straightforward.
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4 Continents in 62 Hours: How One American Got Out of Qatar
The New York Times – Travel:
When conflict broke out in the Middle East, thousands of travelers were stranded. We followed a New Orleans doctor on his epic journey to get home.
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Iran Attacks and Mideast Flights: How Safe Is Air Travel?
The New York Times – Travel:
Drone and missile attacks have caused high anxiety across the region, but experts say the danger to commercial airliners is “fairly remote.”
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Travelers Stranded by U.S.-Israel Conflict With Iran Face Endless Flight Cancellations
The New York Times – Travel:
Even far from hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the disruptions from the growing violence have left people jumping “from one cancellation to the next.”