Long lines extended out of the building just for TSA screenings at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Monday. ABIA also announced a fuel shortage for planes.
Monday morning. Lines for TSA checkpoints even extended outside and wrapped around part of the building.
"There were so many people just waiting and that zero idea of how long it was going to take," said Joey Dillon who was looking to fly home toDillon was on his way to the airport around 7 a.m. to return his car rental and fly home when he noticed right away things were off. The line to return rentals extended out into the street, away from the drop-off zone and no cars what moved. He noticed several people got out of their rentals, grabbed their bags, and walked to the airport.
During the mess on Monday the airport also announced a fuel shortage for planes. ABIA told FOX 7 Austin the shortage is linked to the increase number of flights heading in and out of the airport this week and their fuel reserves are not able to keep up with the demand.
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