HONOLULU (KHON2) — The travel nightmare at Hilo airport continues into a new day as the TSA is still experiencing equipment malfunctions, causing long lines and delays for travelers.
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Lines were seen stretching as far as towards the Southwest Airlines side of the airport.
“Hilo TSA is the shortest TSA in the whole state. You might have 15-20 people in front of you. Today, there’s easily 100 and the line is backed up all the way to the exit of the airport,” said San Francisco visitor Adrian Boone.
The TSA reported they are experiencing issues with their scanning equipment and checked bag screening machines, continuously impacting operations. Parts for the scanning equipment are expected to arrive Wednesday for technicians to resolve the issue quickly.
It is unknown when Hilo airport last received updates to their TSA equipment.
The delays are also heavily …