TSA official warns of potential airport closures due to rising sick calls

Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl expressed concern over a surge in sick calls from TSA officers, attributed to the ongoing partial government shutdown, which has led to long security lines at airports. Over 10% of TSA officers nationwide called out sick on Monday, with some airports, like Atlanta, experiencing significant staffing shortages. The situation is expected to worsen without additional funding, potentially leading to airport closures, particularly at smaller locations.

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