Denver International Airport's long security lines get worse in summer

Travelers wait in line at a security checkpoint in Denver International Airport as the summer travel season kicks off with the Memorial Day holiday Friday, May 26, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

By Jon Murray | jmurray@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: May 26, 2023 at 6:00 AM MDT | UPDATED: May 30, 2023 at 11:45 AM MDT

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Stress-inducing security waits long have been Denver International Airport's most notorious feature, and they're getting worse as the summer travel season begins. But some relief is on the way.

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What you should know about the Denver airport’s long security lines as summer travel heats up

Wait times are getting long again, but some relief is on the way, DIA officials say

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