TSA Official Warns Some Airports Could Shut Down If Officers' Sick Calls Climb: "A Serious Situation"

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March 18, 2026 / 8:21 AM EDT

Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl says the agency is concerned about the growing number of sick calls among TSA officers, which is leading to long security lines at airports across the country.

"If the call rate does climb, there could be scenarios where we may have to shut down airports," he told CBS News. "This is a serious situation."

Stahl said the situation will get worse the longer the agency and the Department of Homeland Security don't receive funding. "This will not get better," he said.

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