Travelers at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport faced long lines and extended wait times Monday as federal staffing shortages continued to affect security operations.
Airport officials said the delays are tied to the ongoing federal funding dispute, which has left Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents working without pay for several weeks. The situation has strained staffing levels during one of the airport’s busiest travel periods.
Peak travel times at the airport typically occur between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. and again from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., but officials said lines stretched well beyond normal conditions. Some travelers reported arriving hours early, with a few even staying overnight in line to avoid missing flights…