The free A-Line train to Denver International Airport might be the talk of the town right now, but it's not the only place travelers are experiencing long lines.
Wait times to pass through TSA security at DIA were an hour to 90 minutes long late Saturday morning, Heath Montgomery, DIA spokesperson confirmed with Denver7. Passengers on twitter said lines to get through security screenings were wrapped around the luggage claim area.
#TSA @DIA why would u close a lane when line to get through TSA is wrapped around luggage claim #dmnit
— Nathan J Ramirez (@NathanramirezJ) April 23, 2016
"The airport is just as frustrated as our passengers," Montgomery said. Sources told Denver7 the long lines at the screenings were due to staff shortages.
Passengers took to Twitter to voice their frustration, some making light of the situation.
Been in #line with these people at #denverairport #TSA that I expect to see them at my #birthday this year.
— Josh B. (@hotwiq) April 23, 2016
Going to try and get the #wave started #DIA #denverairport #TSA pic.twitter.com/b7bKBSGc0Z
— Josh B. (@hotwiq) April 23, 2016
@DENAirport the security line is out of control. Who knew you should show up three hours before a flight.
— Jamie (@jamielc424) April 23, 2016
@DENAirport Get it together DIA! Your security lines are a damn joke this morning. Staff your facility FFS!!
— Brad Jackson (@TheBeeJack) April 23, 2016
@DENAirport When your security line winds all the way back through baggage claim, you're doing it wrong. ?
— Tammy Melchien (@tammymelchien) April 23, 2016
Security lines currently taking over 90 minutes @ DIA ? #denverairport
— Ashton De Lorenzo (@ashton_LLLD) April 23, 2016
Never going back to #denver the #tsa was so bad they made me miss my flight even when I showed up almost 2 hours early #denverairport
— Joseph Macdonald (@jmacdonald1) April 23, 2016
In order to alleviate the long wait times, staff are in line with therapy dogs. They're also handing out bottled water and candy to frustrated travelers.
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