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South Florida Airports See Longer TSA Wait Times
Despite federal efforts, security lines remain a challenge at Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach airports.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:33pm
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South Florida airports are experiencing longer TSA wait times on April 2, despite the return of more TSA agents following President Trump's executive order to pay them. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been dispatched to help, but union officials say they lack the necessary training for airport security. The wait times vary across the region's major airports, with Palm Beach International seeing less than 15 minutes for both TSA and immigration, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood seeing 30-45 minutes for TSA and less than 15 minutes for immigration, and Miami International seeing less than 15 minutes for TSA but more than 45 minutes for immigration.
Why it matters
The ongoing staffing challenges at TSA and immigration checkpoints continue to impact air travel in South Florida, a major hub for both domestic and international flights. Long wait times can lead to missed flights, travel delays, and frustration for passengers.
The details
Despite the return of more TSA agents after President Trump's executive order to pay them, South Florida airports are still experiencing longer security wait times on April 2. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been dispatched to help, but union officials say they lack the necessary training for airport security work. The wait times vary across the region's major airports, with Palm Beach International seeing less than 15 minutes for both TSA and immigration, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood seeing 30-45 minutes for TSA and less than 15 minutes for immigration, and Miami International seeing less than 15 minutes for TSA but more than 45 minutes for immigration.
- As of 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026
The players
President Donald Trump
The President who issued an executive order to pay TSA agents, helping to bring more back to work.
The takeaway
The ongoing staffing challenges at TSA and immigration checkpoints continue to impact air travel in South Florida, a major hub for both domestic and international flights. While some progress has been made, long wait times remain an issue that can lead to missed flights, travel delays, and frustration for passengers.
