"As the Department of Homeland Security's shutdown continues due to a congressional funding dispute, wait times for Transportation Security Administration screenings are getting worse in many airports, with some airlines now urging customers to get to the airport three hours before departure."
"San Francisco International Airport is among the fortunate few who don't have to worry about long TSA lines because TSA doesn't handle security screening there."
"SFO notes on its website that it is the largest U.S. airport participating in TSA's Screening Partnership Program, which allows private contractors to handle the job."
"While all security procedures are managed and supervised by TSA staff, the screeners themselves are employed by a private company called Covenant Aviation Security and paid through a different funding source which is not impacted by the current partial Federal Government shutdown."
TSA screening lines are worsening as staff work without pay during the Department of Homeland Security shutdown. Travelers are advised to arrive three hours early at many airports. However, San Francisco International Airport is unaffected as it uses private contractors for security screening. The airport participates in TSA's Screening Partnership Program, allowing Covenant Aviation Security to manage screenings. Other airlines are making changes, including United's new routes, Spirit's fleet reduction, and American Airlines' new flight delay explanations.
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