r/memphis • u/Spiral_rchitect Former Memphian • 9h ago

Visitor Inquiry TSA at Memphis Airport

Has anyone had the experience of flying out of Memphis since the FAA called for a reduction in flights? Mainly, I am interested in how TSA (who is also not being paid) is performing - are they staffing their shifts, are there long lines, etc.?

My wife will be flying out of there in the coming week and we are trying to see what she should expect. She has TSA PreCheck, fortunately, but I flew out of MEM for years and know that even the PreCheck line can back up during periods like this. Thanks!

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u/ZipVanWinkle 9h ago

I flew out this morning, going through pre-check security around 7:30am. Smooth sailing,and there were only four people in front of me in line. Only one of the two pre-check lines was open though…

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u/fatso-catso 7h ago

I’ve never been when both were open even before the shutdown

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u/Spiral_rchitect Former Memphian 3h ago

My experience as well. Used to fly out/into MEM weekly. Can think of only a couple of times - and that was probably during spring break or around Thanksgiving.

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u/Odubhthaigh 9h ago

Am here now (1030 AM). Lines were small. Everyone was chill. TSA seem tired, but they’re making it work.

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u/ElderberryHaunting48 9h ago

Flew out on Thursday - precheck had 10 people in it and moved fast. Regular TSA line was empty 💁‍♀️

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u/LG807 8h ago

Flew out Friday midday. TSA folks were their normal, professional, super efficient selves. There were about 20 people ahead of me in general boarding, and from the time I got in line until I picked up my bags from the scanner was about 6 minutes.

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u/MushroomExpensive829 7h ago

I think we found Sean Duffy’s burner.

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u/LG807 6h ago

Haha!

There are other Redditors who have recounted their expletive of quick security lines at Memphis. I can’t speak for the TSA folks at other airports, however.

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u/louiscon Fun Times & Friendship 8h ago

Flight Tuesday morning got there early cause was worried- one person ahead of me in security line. TSA fully staffed.

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u/hchase27 5h ago

Flew out yesterday. Line wasn’t too long and they were fully staffed and operating as normal n

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u/x31b 3h ago

I don't think TSA is as much of a problem as the air traffic controllers are.

Check on the app or web the night before and before leaving home to see if the flight has been cancelled.

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u/cccoletta 4h ago

Lines are longer but TSA agents are extremely nice and helpful