Anonymous
Post 03/27/2026 18:25     Subject: BWI really terrible today!
Anonymous wrote:The NYT tracker says waits are less than 10 minutes but that checkpoint A is closed.


I dont think it's accurate. Or maybe it is but people just can't get inside the airport. Something is taking a long time.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2026 18:12     Subject: BWI really terrible today!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Will it continue to be bad throughout the weekend?


What is going to change between now and tomorrow?


DHS secretary said they are pushing out payment to TSA agents that should start hitting on Monday. Knowing they are gonna get paid will probably induce more folks to go in.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2026 17:52     Subject: BWI really terrible today!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Will it continue to be bad throughout the weekend?


What is going to change between now and tomorrow?


Well, the news stations have been saying that Friday and Sunday will be the heaviest amout of Spring Break/Easter traffic at airports.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2026 17:35     Subject: BWI really terrible today!
Anonymous wrote:DCA pre is 2 minutes total. But don’t worry, Ice is protecting front doors and chik filet


Doesn’t help people with booking from BWI.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2026 17:35     Subject: BWI really terrible today!
Anonymous wrote:Will it continue to be bad throughout the weekend?


What is going to change between now and tomorrow?
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2026 17:25     Subject: BWI really terrible today!
DCA pre is 2 minutes total. But don’t worry, Ice is protecting front doors and chik filet
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2026 17:25     Subject: BWI really terrible today!
Will it continue to be bad throughout the weekend?
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2026 16:03     Subject: BWI really terrible today!
My daughter flew yesterday evening and I flew Tuesday late morning. Tuesday only B open, no precheck, but line was only 5-10 minutes. Yesterday evening also no issues and she was through security in 5-10 minutes.

It's such a pain for this to be so unpredictable.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2026 15:03     Subject: BWI really terrible today!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Every news article and story I'm reading says that BWI wait time trackers are not operating so I'm wondering if the NYT data is accurate? I'm not sure how they could have current wait times.

Articles are saying the worst times are before 8am and after 3pm.


Fwiw before 8am seems to be the busiest time at most airports.


You mean in general or under the current TSA shortage?
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2026 14:56     Subject: BWI really terrible today!
Anonymous wrote:Every news article and story I'm reading says that BWI wait time trackers are not operating so I'm wondering if the NYT data is accurate? I'm not sure how they could have current wait times.

Articles are saying the worst times are before 8am and after 3pm.


Fwiw before 8am seems to be the busiest time at most airports.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2026 14:51     Subject: BWI really terrible today!
Every news article and story I'm reading says that BWI wait time trackers are not operating so I'm wondering if the NYT data is accurate? I'm not sure how they could have current wait times.

Articles are saying the worst times are before 8am and after 3pm.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2026 13:52     Subject: BWI really terrible today!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:*TRAVEL ALERT* Lines were outside the door Friday Morning at BWI-Marshall airport as only one security checkpoint was open. Travelers had to wait in line for hours just to make it to a counter. Plan accordingly if you have a flight this weekend.


But why would the lines to the airline counters be affected by the closures of the security checkpoint? That seems like two seperate issues. IME BWI is always mobbed at spring break, especially Southwest.


Presumably because everyone is trying to get there early, creating a crush of humanity?


This

The media succeeded in creating hysteria and now everyone is arriving super-duper early and creating a frenzied long line.

I hope this gets sorted by next week when I need to travel.


The media reported factual information. I’m not sure what you are suggesting.
The bill to pay tsa has passed senate and is now in the house. This is their last day in session for a while, they get a break over holidays. So it won’t get sorted unless the republicans see sense and do the right thing.


Trump is pissed and is calling for it to be blocked! Happy Easter everyone.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2026 12:45     Subject: BWI really terrible today!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Pre has been opening at 8am recently so as long as you arrive after that Pre is fine.

NYT also has a tracker for most airports and it’s regularly updated. If you filter for Pre, waits are minimal or nonexistent, even places like Houston.

These lines you are seeing are for people without Pre.


Unless something changed, precheck has not been open in Houston. DH has both precheck and even signed up a trial for Clear but couldn'tuse either, so it was a 4.5 hr wait the other day.


It’s open right now and the wait is 10 mins. Without Pre it’s 1.5-2 hours depending on your terminal.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2026 12:43     Subject: BWI really terrible today!
Anonymous wrote:The NYT tracker says waits are less than 10 minutes but that checkpoint A is closed.


Checkpoint A has been closed for weeks. Waits times are still low.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2026 12:06     Subject: BWI really terrible today!
The NYT tracker says waits are less than 10 minutes but that checkpoint A is closed.