Hoggan had come under fire from the U.S. House Oversight Committee for monetary matters as well as for his handling of security checks for huge queues at airports.
According to an internal TSA memo, its head of security has been replaced after the agency came under fire due to massive queues at airport security checkpoints.
According to a memo from TSA’s head Peter Neffenger, Kelly Hoggan, who served as TSA assistant administrator for security operations since May 2013 has been replaced by Darby LeJoye, his deputy.
Massive security queues at U.S. airports have lately frustrated travellers and have caused thousands to have missed their flights. On its part, the TSA has squarely placed the blame on the lack of security screeners as well as on a surge of passenger volumes.
Incidentally Hoggan had faced flak from the U.S. House Oversight Committee on May 12, for having received awards and bonuses to the tune of $90,000 over a thirteen month period for 2013-2014.
Earlier this month, the TSA had said it would respond to increased passengers by adding screeners to the country’s busiest airports.
According to Airlines for America, a trade group, between the period of June through August, 231 million passengers are set to fly on U.S airlines.
In his recent memo, Neffenger is said to have mentioned that the TSA has improved its functioning of security checks at airports after it was reported that Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, the country’s second biggest, witnessed exceptionally long lines several weeks ago.
In the memo, Neffenger has also mentioned that the TSA has established a National Incident Command Centre in its Headquarters in Washington to track nationwide daily screening operations and allocate resources depending on predicted passenger volumes.
When asked to respond to requests for comments, a spokesman for the TSA said the agency does not comment on personnel matters.
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