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Expect airport security lines and wait times to remain long through the summer
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May 26, 2016
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Expect airport security lines and wait times to remain long through the summer
TSA officials told Congress hat they're doing what they can to keep security lines moving, but they're way understaffed and unprepared to handle peak travel times.
Travelers going through an airport security check
Travelers going through an airport security check
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TSA officials told Congress hat they're doing what they can to keep security lines moving, but they're way understaffed and unprepared to handle peak travel times.

It's not just your imagination -- airport security lines have gotten longer and the Transportation Security Administration has been under pressure from airports and airlines for weeks to hire more agents in time for the summer season.

TSA head Peter Neffenger told Congress Wednesday the agency is trying to manage the wait times, but it still lacks enough officers to really stay ahead of the lines.

Earlier this month, Congress authorized $34 million dollars to hire new officers and pay overtime but TSA says it might ask for even more.

Earlier, Nico Melendez, a spokesperson with the TSA in Los Angeles,  joined the show to discuss and update on the situation.

He says that around this time, passengers should expect busier scenes at airports.

To hear the full interview, click the blue play button above.