The general manager of one of America’s busiest airports recently discussed how operations are continuing during the ongoing partial government shutdown.
Ricky Smith, who oversees operations at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport, participated in an interview with NPR’s Scott Detrow to discuss the current state of airport operations. The conversation focused on how Transportation Security Administration personnel and travelers are managing during the federal funding disruption.
Smith addressed how both security staff and airline passengers are handling the challenging circumstances created by the government shutdown, providing insight into operations at the major transportation hub.
