The 2026 funding lapse had a significant impact on air travel, with TSA traffic declining 4.1% at Louisiana airports. This decline was part of a national trend, with average daily TSA throughput falling 6.7% compared to the same period in 2025.
National Impact
The funding lapse affected airports across the country, with some experiencing steep declines in checkpoint activity. Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport saw the largest year-over-year decline, with average daily TSA throughput falling 76.9%.
Other large hub airports, such as Boston Logan International Airport and Miami International Airport, also experienced significant declines. However, some airports, like Chicago O’Hare International Airport, were able to weather the storm and even saw an increase in TSA throughput.
Local Angle
While the national trend points to broad disruption during the funding lapse, the impact was far from uniform. Louisiana airports, in particular, saw a 4.1% decline in TSA traffic, making it the 10th worst in the country.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
