Some worry the mandate will lead to a shortage of workers at the start of the busy holiday travel season.
A vaccine mandate for Transportation Security Administration employees is not expected to impact security staffing at New England's airports, including Bradley International, during the Thanksgiving holiday, a spokesperson for the agency tells NBC Connecticut.
According to the TSA, 93% of the agency's employees are in compliance with the vaccine mandate, including vaccine and exemption requirements.
A union representing the TSA agents had asked the White House to delay the deadline until after the holidays.
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The airlines are reminding folks to allow plenty of time to check in, check bags, and move through the security checkpoint.
The airport suggests arriving at the terminal at least 90 minutes before your flight and remember to mask up.
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The busiest travel days are expected to be Tuesday, Wednesday and next Sunday.
TSA is reporting more than two million people daily passing through checkpoints nationwide in the past few days. That’s about double the number from last year and is approaching pre-pandemic levels.
