News Summary

• As of mid-morning on April 8, 2026, official airport data showed general security lines averaging between 4 and 14 minutes.
• Terminal A reported the longest general wait at about 14 minutes, while Terminal C offered some of the quickest screening at around 4 minutes.
• The improvement marks a welcome shift from March, when a partial government shutdown and delayed TSA paychecks led to officer shortages, absenteeism and security lines that snaked for hours.
• At the peak of the crisis, some passengers at LaGuardia's Terminal B endured waits exceeding three or even four hours.