How are the TSA (security) lines at DFW now with the government shutdown going on?
Posted by RedditStoryTella@reddit | askdfw | View on Reddit | 24 comments
I have 2 friends traveling internationally to visit me in Japan, one is leaving tomorrow (Thursday via Dallas time) and the other is coming 2 weeks later, and I've been seeing the crazy long lines to go through security on social media at various airports across America. Anyone thats flown recently from DFW, how bad are the lines right now? Are they okay or should my friends get to the airport even earlier than 2 hours early do you think? Do you think since they're flying internationally and not domestically that it'll be better on them? Not sure if that makes a difference or not but just wanted to ask.
Eagle182@reddit
Flew out of terminal C yesterday morning for an international flight and there was zero wait time. I do recommend searching tsa wait lines from the DFW airport site.
reloadmvp@reddit
For international what’s different compared to regular TSA?
ayeemitchyy@reddit
just flew yesterday, 2 mins. look at the dfw airport app, find the shortest line and go to that one. then hop on the skylink and go to your gate. it’s super easy. i travel 2-4 times a week out of dfw.
Ok_Foundation2125@reddit
You can only do this if you’re not checking bags correct?
ayeemitchyy@reddit
both. i check in bags, and then skylink to my terminal.
T_Nich321@reddit
I went through yesterday and only took 5 minutes in terminal A
RedditStoryTella@reddit (OP)
Thats awesome to hear 😭🙏🏿
T_Nich321@reddit
DFW usually does a really good job of managing the security lines.
You can also go on the website for DFW airport and it shows live wait times at all the security check points. I use it sometimes and will go to a quick security line on days when security is busier.
FunctionOk7124@reddit
I think the concern is TSA attrition due to lack of pay rather regular or seasonal waiting times. Maybe TSA in Dallas have their finance in order and don’t live paycheck to paycheck.
jwfowler2@reddit
Flew Tuesday. Perfectly normal.
gele-gel@reddit
I wouldn’t count on these short lines just bc some folks were fortunate. I say arrive the 3 hours as suggested.
PocketGddess@reddit
Exactly! I would much rather twiddle my thumbs, walk around the terminal, etc. than to run in at the last minute in a screaming panic, worried that I’ll miss my flight. Much better to be bored than stressed, IMHO.
gele-gel@reddit
Same. I have run in the airport one time and almost passed out bc I was carrying a heavy bag. Never again.
RedditStoryTella@reddit (OP)
Okay good idea!
aag89@reddit
dfw usually isn't one of the worst for tsa. international travel doesn't change the security process there, so they'll go through the same lines, but typically it's pretty quick. two hours should give them plenty of buffer. here's a look at dfw's security line stats if you want peace of mind
madagascarprincess@reddit
My friend just went through security (like 30 min ago) took 12 minutes
RedditStoryTella@reddit (OP)
Wow thank you for the update!!
madagascarprincess@reddit
Yw international flight too
Mr-Top-Demand@reddit
2 minutes with precheck
RedditStoryTella@reddit (OP)
I don't think my friends have precheck but I'm sure that could only mean regular check in will be fin!
mgilson45@reddit
DFW normally recommend 3 hours for security if flying international as they do an extra screening before getting on the flight, they start boarding earlier, and they pull some people out of the boarding line for questioning. I have a friend who gets pulled out often as his name is similar to someone on some list.
Not sure of general wait times, but the DFW app provides estimates for each entrance and they are pretty accurate.
RedditStoryTella@reddit (OP)
Ahh good to know. I flew DFW when I first moved to Japan but I don't remember how early I came. Since my flight was early in the morning everything went pretty quickly
Agile_Definition_415@reddit
https://www.dfwairport.com/security/
RedditStoryTella@reddit (OP)
Oo thank you!