Airport Security Chief Pushed Out Amid TSA Crisis

Airport Security Chief Pushed Out Amid TSA Crisis
A long line of travelers wait for the TSA security check point at O'Hare International airport, in Chicago on May 16, 2016. As airport security lines get longer, the finger-pointing over blame is growing too. (Teresa Crawford/AP)
Airport Security Chief Pushed Out Amid TSA Crisis
A long line of travelers wait for the TSA security check point at O'Hare International airport, in Chicago on May 16, 2016. As airport security lines get longer, the finger-pointing over blame is growing too. (Teresa Crawford/AP)

Airport Security Chief Pushed Out Amid TSA Crisis

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Kelly Hoggan is out as head of security for the Transportation Security Administration, after long lines at airports across the country drew anger from stranded passengers and irate congressmen alike.

Deputy assistant administrator Darby LaJoye is filling in for Hoggan until the TSA names a full-time replacement, but problems persist as airports brace for a rush of summer travelers.

Here & Now‘s Robin Young talks with veteran aviation journalist Benét Wilson about airport security, interminable lines and what might help untangle the TSA quagmire.

Read Benét Wilson’s latest article, “Neffenger Says TSA and Airports Need to Work Together on Security Lines” via AviationPros.

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