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Tucson International Airport President Bonnie Allin told a House panel that the Transportation Security Administration needs to better coordinate with airports like hers to improve waiting times at security checkpoints.

TIA chief: Airports need more input on TSA staffing

Updated May 27, 2016, 4:21 pm ◇ Emily Zentner/Cronkite News

Representatives of airports and airlines at Thursday’s Congressional hearing agreed the increased staffing is an important element. But Tucson airport chief Bonnie Allin said better coordination, and greater flexibility, is also key. Read more»

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The head of the Transportation Security Administration, Vice Adm. Peter Neffenger, told a House panel that a hiring surge over the next month should let the agency boost efficiency at airports without shortchanging security.

TSA chief promises wait times will improve after June hiring boom

May 26, 2016 ◇ Emily Zentner/Cronkite News

The head of the Transportation Security Administration promised lawmakers Wednesday that the planned hiring of 768 workers by June 15 will ease long wait times at airports nationwide. Read more»


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