TSA wait times improving across DC area airports, but delays still possible as pay resumes

Transportation Security Administration wait times improved Monday at airports across the Washington, D.C. region, though officials warned delays could continue until workers receive their pay.

TSA wait times: How to check security delays at DCA, BWI and Dulles

As long lines continue to snarl security checkpoints at U.S. airports amid ongoing staffing shortages, travelers can monitor estimated wait times online before heading out.

Airport lines remain long despite Trump authorizing payments for TSA
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Travelers at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport are facing long lines and delays as the government shutdown continues, with a funding deal now stalled in the House after passing the Senate. FOX 5's Bob Barnard is live from the packed airport.

BWI travelers brace for delays amid shutdown

As the partial government shutdown stretches into its sixth week, the impact is being felt by travelers at airports across the country.

BWI Airport sees third-highest TSA callout rate

38% of TSA officers at BWI Airport called out on Sunday, the third-highest in the country. 

Power restored at BWI Airport after major morning outage

The power has been fully restored at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport following a Monday morning outage that caused significant disruptions to airport operations. 

Crowdstrike Microsoft Outage: DC Metro, airports impacted by global tech outages

A global Microsoft outage that is disrupting banks, commerce, and other businesses around the world is also affecting D.C. area airports and the Metro transit system.

TSA prepares for 4th of July travel spike at DC-area airports

It’s Independence Day week, which means travel is picking up across the country and here in the DMV, TSA at our major airports are preparing for higher-than-usual passenger volumes. 

Brawl at BWI's Spirit Airlines counter

A fight broke out earlier this week at the Spirit Airlines ticket counters at BWI Marshall Airport. 

DC airports are some of the best for holiday travel, study says

Washington Dulles International and Ronald Reagan Washington National airports are among the best U.S. airports for holiday travel, according to a new study. 

Record-setting number of guns seized at BWI Airport

Transportation Security Administration officers say a record-setting number of guns have been seized at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Flights resume at DC-area airports after equipment issue grounded all planes

Flights resumed at D.C.-area airports Sunday afternoon shortly after a communications equipment issue caused the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a ground stop.

21 prohibited plants found in Virginia family's luggage at BWI by 'Beagle Brigade'

A total of 21 prohibited propagative plants and bags of bulbs were found in the luggage of a Frederick County family at BWI airport earlier this month by the “Beagle Brigade” after the family had reported the plants as only tulip bulbs.

Are Southwest flights back on track? DC area airports see significant decrease in cancelations

Southwest Airlines is set to resume normal operations on Friday after battling intense criticism all week when thousands of flights were canceled here at home and across the country.

Is Southwest still canceling flights? Here's where things stand at DCA, IAD and BWI

Staff shortages and an outdated scheduling system are to blame for the continuing cancelations at Southwest Airlines, and one of the hardest-hit airports is BWI.