Leidos CEO Tom Bell revealed during a policy event in Washington, D.C., that his company is working with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to build a next‑generation airport screening system.
The effects of the ongoing government shutdown hit a breaking point Friday as more than 1,200 flights were canceled and nearly 16,000 delayed across the United States.
The TSA shutdown continues to strain America’s air travel system, with officials warning of worsening delays and mounting financial pressure on security staff.
Air travelers faced major disruptions Thursday as airport ground stops rippled through three of the nation’s busiest hubs, a direct consequence of air traffic controller shortages amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Rising hotel resort fees across the United States are driving frustrated vacationers to seek better deals overseas, with many claiming it’s now cheaper to fly abroad than to book a trip to popular domestic destinations like New York, Miami, or Las Vegas.