If you’ve got upcoming flights, you might want to stay extra tapped in!

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is sounding the alarm as the ongoing government shutdown pushes airport operations to the brink. Acting Deputy Administrator Adam Stahl warned that if conditions don’t improve soon, airport closures could start happening.

⚠️ Backup Plans? Gone.

After weeks of trying to “make it work,” TSA says it’s officially running out of options. The backup system? Depleted. The National Deployment Office, usually responsible for sending emergency staff where needed, has been completely drained. Translation: what you see is what you get.

🛫 High Demand + Low Staff = Chaos!

Meanwhile, travel demand is sky-high. The US Travel Association reports over 171 million people are expected to travel this spring—and airports are already feeling the strain. Major hubs like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and William P. Hobby Airport are seeing long lines and chaotic delays.

Noir Nation🩷

Noir Nation, if you’ve got flights booked, plan ahead, stay alert, and leave extra time.