Travelers urged to arrive at airport 4 hours early due to long security lines.

By THE STAR STAFF

Aerostar Airport Holdings, the operator of Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Carolina, recommended on Monday that passengers arrive at the airport at least four hours early due to delays at security checkpoints.

“We recommend arriving at the airport at least 4 hours before your scheduled flight time to complete the security screening process with ample time,” Aerostar said in a written statement.

The operator indicated that some passengers have experienced significant delays in security lines.

The situation is reportedly due to a temporary staffing shortage at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which has resulted in longer than usual wait times at security checkpoints (see related story on page 6).

Aerostar stated that its staff continues to work with the TSA to facilitate passenger flow and guide travelers within the terminal.

The company also urged passengers to contact their airline directly for updated flight status information.