Shorter lines at Houston’s airports today, but don’t get too comfortable. Officials say things could change fast.

Shorter lines at Houston’s airports today, but don’t get too comfortable. Officials say things could change fast.

TSA workers were told sick calls will bring “appropriate accountability measures to the fullest extent possible” after the shutdown ends—but airport screeners told Forbes such threats would likely backfire.

Travelers at IAH and Hobby Airport should expect long security lines due to TSA staffing shortages. Arriving early and being prepared can help you breeze through security and stay on schedule.