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BWI Security Delays Prompt Early Arrivals Amid Staffing Shortages

3/30/2026

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BWI experienced long security lines over the weekend, prompting officials to urge travelers to arrive four hours before flights.
Officials attributed the delays to staffing shortages and high travel demand.
By Sunday, conditions improved, with shorter lines reported.
Federal personnel, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, were deployed to assist TSA operations.
The disruption followed a 44-day TSA shutdown that led to nearly 500 resignations.

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Story summary

BWI experienced long security lines over the weekend, prompting officials to urge travelers to arrive four hours before flights.
Officials attributed the delays to staffing shortages and high travel demand.
By Sunday, conditions improved, with shorter lines reported.
Federal personnel, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, were deployed to assist TSA operations.
The disruption followed a 44-day TSA shutdown that led to nearly 500 resignations.