ABCNEWS (ABC News: Top Stories) - TSA launches program allowing non-travelers past security
Gateside by TSA PreCheck is now available at 13 airports across the U.S.
Gateside by TSA PreCheck is now available at 13 airports across the U.S.
At Bush Airport in Houston, TSA PreCheck closed at 10:30 a.m. on Monday.
Blaming a partial government shutdown, officials suspended the expedited arrival program this week, but some travelers are seeing inconsistencies at airports.
After just a few hours of being closed, TSA PreCheck and Global Entry lanes are back open. This comes as thousands of flights have already been canceled due to severe weather along the East Coast. Adding to the mess, Homeland Security had temporarily suspended both those programs at all airports across the country. NewsNation’s Marcus Espinoza joins “NewsNation Live” with a breakdown of the reversal. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live." Weekends starting at 10a/9C Saturdays and 11a/10C Sundays. #NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
It's a perfect storm: As extreme winter weather triggers thousands of flight cancellations, the federal government created more travel questions. - The Department of Homeland Security announced Sunday it would suspend two popular travel programs, including TSA PreCheck, due to the ongoing partial government shutdown . But hours later, it seemingly reversed course, saying PreCheck remained operational. Why it matters: Air travel has historically been a major pain point during government shutdowns, which trade association Airlines for America President Chris Sununu says makes the public a "political football." Driving the news: DHS announced early Sunday morning that it would suspend TSA PreCheck lanes and the Global Entry service to…
“As staffing constraints arise, TSA will evaluate on a case by case basis and adjust operations accordingly,” the agency said.
The move, set to begin early Sunday morning, comes after funding for the department lapsed when Congress failed to pass a budget deal.
The Department of Homeland Security has suspended TSA Precheck and Global Entry at all airports due to the partial government shutdown. NewsNation's Marcus Espinoza reports from Newark Liberty International Airport for "Morning in America with Hena Doba." Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national weekend morning newscast hosted by Hena Doba. Saturday and Sunday starting at 7a/6C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is suspending the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs as a partial government shutdown continues.