HOUSTON — Travelers flying out of Houston’s airports should plan for big delays at security checkpoints as the federal government shutdown impacts TSA staffing and operations nationwide.

Houston Airports says TSA wait times may exceed three hours at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and more than an hour at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). The delays are expected to continue until further notice.

“Frankly, it’s just two people are fighting over political issues, and this is the victim, the public,” traveler Nael Tannira said.

Tannira saw the security line outside of Terminal E and decided it wasn’t worth the effort. He missed his flight. Other passengers say they witnessed people acting restless.

“I done walked past people fighting, cussing each other out, it’s crazy,” trave

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