TSA

“They are literally standing behind the [TSA] officers while they’re checking documents and screening passengers,” said an official of the screeners’ union.

The war in Iran and the partial government shutdown in the U.S. are creating multiple stressors for airlines, which also means stress for travelers.

They’re required to work during government shutdowns.

Around 94% of all travelers already have a REAL ID. TSA hopes the new measure will convince the rest to get one.

Staffing shortages are already reportedly causing delays at airports.

Return-to-office mandates and fewer Zoom meetings may be part of the reason why business travel is picking up.

“The cost of running a business in the airport is actually really high,” says Lora Kelley at The Atlantic.

With Congress approaching another funding deadline, we consider some of the practical effects if lawmakers don’t avoid a government shutdown.

COVID-19 could change airports and the experience onboard planes as much as 9/11 did, according to some experts.

Airlines are looking for ways to hold on to their most valuable customers.