2 more security checkpoints to be temporarily closed at Philadelphia International Airport

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The ongoing partial government shutdown is leading to more checkpoint closures at Philadelphia International Airport.

Starting Wednesday, March 18, the TSA will temporarily close its checkpoints at Terminals A-West, and F.

This is in addition to Terminal C, which was shut down last week.

Passengers can use the checkpoints at Terminals A-East, B and D/E. Only the checkpoints are closed; the terminals are still open for flights. After being screened at a checkpoint, passengers can walk from one terminal to another without exiting and re-entering security.

The agency says it is sending employees to other terminal checkpoints to help lines move faster.

This is all to help with staffing shortages.

The airport recommends travelers arrive 2.5 hours early for domestic flights and 3.5 hours early for international flights.

For more information, visit this page at PHL.org.