The security wait times have been creeping up in recent times but things are going downhill fast. The security line for the D/N checkpoint this morning stretched into the parking garage! while long lines were also present at the B and C Concourse checkpoints (40 minutes to 1 1/2 hour waits). Waits at the S checkpoint have been minor. Busiest times at the airport are 5-8AM and 10AM - noon; there have been some 30 minute waits even at off-peak times.

I know most of you have elite status and the wait times at those lines remain fairly short - 10-15 minutes at most - but be aware if you are flying an airline where you are not eligible to use the express lines.

Expect the lines to continue through the summer; while some of it is increased travel demand, most of the problems stem from TSA staffing shortages and inadequate management of the checkpoint lines.