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FAAN’s cashless policy rollout sparks airport gridlock - PUNCH
Passengers travelling through airports in Lagos and Abuja on Sunday were left stranded following the implementation of the Federal Government’s cashless payment policy at airport access gates, triggering massive gridlock, missed flights, and widespread frustration among travellers.
Many passengers narrated harrowing experiences as motorists struggled to comply with the newly enforced electronic payment system introduced by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria.
While some travellers abandoned their vehicles at airport entrances due to difficulties completing payments, others said they missed scheduled flights after spending hours attempting to access the airports.
Passengers who spoke with The PUNCH lamented what they described as poor planning and inadequate infrastructure to support the transition to electronic payment collection.
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A frequent flyer in Lagos, Adedeji Rilewan, said government agencies must balance reform with operational readiness. He added that he had to park his car at the airport entrance with his relatives to catch his flight.
“Nobody is against cashless payment, but you don’t introduce a system that prevents people from catching flights. Airports are time-sensitive environments. I had to park my car with my cousins at the gate to be able to catch my flight. As I speak with you now, I am sweating profusely,” he said.
Another passenger at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos, who identified himself simply as Wale, said the situation was chaotic and unexpected.
“I left home very early, thinking I had enough time for my flight, only to get stuck at the airport gate for over an hour. The payment system was not working smoothly. People were confused, and nobody seemed to know what to do,” he said.
Recall that barely six months ago, FAAN had announced that all payments at its revenue points, including airport access gates, car parks, VIP lounges, and protocol services, would become fully electronic beginning September 2025.
The agency said the initiative was designed to modernise airport operations, promote transparency, and align Nigeria’s aviation sector with global digital standards.
However, enforcement remained largely dormant until February, when FAAN announced that the Federal Government had resolved to fully activate the cashless policy from March 1, 2026, as part of efforts to block revenue leakages.
Sunday’s enforcement marked the first full-scale implementation of the directive. Findings by The PUNCH revealed that airport users were required to obtain a dedicated FAAN electronic payment card, which must be registered, funded, and scanned at entry points.
Although some passengers attempted to pay using commercial bank ATM cards or Point-of-Sale terminals, many complained that the process was slow and repeatedly unsuccessful. The resulting delays created long queues of vehicles stretching several kilometres at airport entrances in both Lagos and Abuja.
Reacting to the development, FAAN’s spokesperson, Henry Agbebire, attributed the disruption to last-minute compliance by motorists despite months of public sensitisation.
“I think what happened was that we tried to publicise this as much as possible, but a lot of people waited till the last minute before getting their cards. The implementation of the cashless programme started today,” he said.
According to him, the agency had completely eliminated cash payments at airport toll gates, stating that FAAN had made provisions for card registration near airport entrances.
Agbebire said, “Nobody passed through the toll gate and paid cash today, and that led to traffic congestion because many people were registering on the spot to obtain cards.
“There is a canopy close to the toll gate where people can register. Those coming from Oshodi can cross over, while those approaching from the local airport end can drive into the aviation school area to get their cards.”
Agbebire insisted that card availability was not a challenge, adding that while POS payments were accepted, they slowed traffic flow.
The FAAN spokesman maintained that the cashless initiative was necessary to curb corruption and ensure transparency in revenue collection.
He said, “We don’t have a problem with cards. We have enough cards for people. The card is free. You only need to load it, maybe N1,000 or N2,000, and you can use it several times before reloading.
“We accept POS, but POS transactions slow down movement, so we encourage people to get the dedicated FAAN card. From tomorrow, more personnel in branded shirts will assist travellers with registration. The idea is to block leakages and align with the Federal Government directive that revenues must be collected electronically,” he said.
Also commenting on the development, Michael Achimugu of the NCAA, said the disruption was expected to ease once airport users obtained the payment cards. He expressed optimism that the system would soon become efficient.
“Due to the new FAAN cashless policy, vehicles passing through the tollgate are enduring some delays in order to get the card. If they do, the traffic situation would only be an inconvenience for today,” he said. “Going forward, it is expected to be more seamless than ever before. It also blocks corruption loopholes,” Achimugu added.
Private Jet Prices Soar For Wealthy Tourists Desperate To Leave Dubai - FORBES
Travelers stranded in the United Arab Emirates after missile and drone attacks from Iran forced the closure of the Dubai airport are paying upwards of $140,000 for flights on private jets and driving more than 10 hours to open airports in attempts to leave the region as war breaks out.
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The Dubai airport, a global hub and connection point for major air routes across the world, has been closed since Saturday, when nearly 300 flights were canceled and thousands of passengers were left stranded.
While limited operations are expected to resume later Monday, there’s no estimate as to when the airport will fully reopen, and rich travelers have been fleeing for airports in Oman and Saudi Arabia to circumvent the closure.
Altay Kula, a spokesperson for private jet brokerage JetVIP, said demand for private jets has surged sharply while the number of operators willing to fly in the region has plummeted.
James Leach of Air Charter Service said many local aircraft that would usually be used for private flights in the region are stuck at closed airports, meaning planes are coming in from much farther away to pick up passengers, increasing average prices.
Airports in Muscat, Oman, and—to a lesser extent due to visa restrictions—Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, have become travel hubs, both spokespeople said, and Semafor reported that private security companies have booked fleets of SUVs to ferry clients to open airports where they can catch private flights.
Those evacuating include senior executives at global finance firms and wealthy travelers in the region for business or vacation, Semafor reported.
A majority of evacuation flights are headed toward Istanbul, London or Rome, Kula said, with light flight jet trips from Muscat to Istanbul selling for more than $93,000, about twice the usual rate, and rates for heavy jets making the same trip are reaching up to $140,000.
Qatar to extend entry visas for travellers stranded in the country - EURONEWS
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Travellers stuck in Qatar due to the country’s airspace closure will have their entry visas extended without fees, the Ministry of Interior has announced.
The extension, which will be valid for one month, applies to all visa entry categories and will be processed automatically. Further extensions may be announced in the future “in line with developments”.
Those whose entry visas expired prior to 28 February, when Iran’s retaliatory strikes began, will still need to pay overstay fines incurred.
Citizens of 102 countries around the globe can get a free visa on arrival in Qatar, but the length of stay depends on nationality.
For the majority of European nations, you can stay for up to 90 days. Others can get a 30-day visa which is extendable for a further 30 days.
Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority announced it would be closing the airspace just after noon local time (10 am CET) on 28 February.
Qatar Airways, the country’s flag carrier, has been posting daily updates about the continued suspension of flights daily before 9 am local time (7 am CET). The next update is due on 4 March.
Visit visas are also being extended for tourists in Thailand affected by cancellations on flights to the Middle East.
Mahmood to stop study visas from four countries due to 'abuse' - BBC
BY Jennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter
The UK government will stop issuing study visas to people from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan from this month, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has said, as well as stopping skilled work visas to Afghans.
The Home Office said the action was being taken due to what it said was widespread visa abuse.
According to official figures, people from the four countries were the most likely to make an asylum claim after originally coming to the UK to study.
"The government is clamping down on visa abuse so the UK can maintain its ability and proud tradition of helping those genuinely in need," a government spokesperson added.
In its release, the government said asylum claims from people who had originally travelled to the UK legally - to do something like studying - had more than tripled between 2021 and 2025.
Home Office figures showed that people claiming asylum off the back of a study visa make up 13% of all claims currently in the system.
Mahmood said she was "taking the unprecedented decision to refuse visas for those nationals seeking to exploit our generosity".
"I will restore order and control to our borders."
The Home Office said a higher proportion of people than average from the four specified country cited destitution as part of their asylum claim, and there were 16,000 people from the four countries currently being supported.
About 95% of Afghans who arrived in the UK on a study visa then applied for asylum since 2021, while applications by students from Myanmar increased 16-fold and claims by students from Cameroon and Sudan more than quadrupled.
On its reasoning for ending work visas for Afghans, the Home Office also cited the large numbers claiming asylum in the UK once their visas expired.
It said this this posed "an unsustainable threat to the UK's asylum system".
Mahmood will introduce new legislation to stop the issuing of visas through an Immigration Rules change on Thursday 5 March.
In November, the home secretary threatened to shut down all UK visas for Angola, Namibia and the Democratic of Congo unless their governments agreed to take deportations, which led to a resumption of returns flights with all three countries.
The measures follow the prime minister's decision to adopt a more hard-edged approach to diplomacy in response to pressure to reduce immigration from those on the political right, including the Conservatives and Reform UK.
Last week, the government announced protection for refugees would be halved to 30 months in an attempt to reduce small boat crossings.
In 2025, a total of 41,472 migrants crossed the Channel in small boats, which was almost 5,000 more than the previous year.
The UK has resettled the sixth largest number of refugees referred by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in the world, which the Home Office said demonstrated the government's commitment to helping those genuinely in need.
The home secretary will give a speech this week on making the "progressive case" for immigration control.
Last month, about 40 Labour MPs raised concerns about the impact of the proposals to change permanent settlement rights for migrants already living here, describing the retrospective approach as "un-British" and "moving the goalposts".
They have warned it could worsen the UK's skills shortage, particularly in the care sector.
The Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats were contacted for comment.
FAAN insists cashless policy stays despite airport chaos
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has insisted that the cashless payment policy at Nigerian airports will remain in place, despite the confusion and complaints that trailed its recent rollout.
Speaking to journalists on Thursday at the airport, the Managing Director of FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, said the directive remains a key government policy but assured passengers that steps are being taken to improve its implementation following concerns raised by travellers and airport users.
She explained that the decision followed guidance from the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development after deliberations at the Federal Executive Council.
Recall that media reports stated that the controversial cashless policy, which led to chaos at the airport, particularly at the aerodrome gate, was reportedly suspended on Wednesday.
According to Kuku, the council did not order the suspension of the policy but directed that the process be improved to make it more efficient for airport users.
“You heard the minister yesterday following the Federal Executive Council meeting where Mr. President has asked us not necessarily to suspend but to make sure that the process itself is improved before it gets rolled out,” Kuku stated.
The authority described the directive as a major boost for both the agency and the aviation ministry, stressing that the policy was not a sudden decision but one that had been in the works for several months.
FAAN further explained that preparations for the policy began last year with extensive awareness campaigns aimed at educating airport users about the transition from cash to electronic payments.
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The FAAN boss stated, “I consider this to be a major win for the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria as well as the Ministry of Aviation.
“So if you recall, we actually started the cashless policy last year. We started a lot of enlightenment; even the National Orientation Agency, you can check their Instagram and their social media handles, had publicised it as far back as October of last year.”
The authority said the implementation followed a directive of the Federal Government approved at the Federal Executive Council, adding that the agency had earlier proposed a gradual approach.
“We were asked to implement a Federal Government directive, which was done at the Federal Executive Council. This was what we were pushing towards, but unfortunately, we were given a deadline.”
According to FAAN, the agency had initially suggested a hybrid arrangement that would allow both electronic and cash payments to run simultaneously during the transition period. “We had actually asked for a hybrid approach that allows us to do both cashless and automated.”
While reaffirming its commitment to the policy, FAAN expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for what it described as a pragmatic approach to governance.
“So, for me and the agency, we actually thank Mr President for this laudable initiative. The fact that the President is not just taking Federal Government initiatives or policy rollouts, but understanding the nature of every environment,” the FAAN boss stated.
US warns citizens of fresh terror threat in Nigeria - PUNCH
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has warned of a possible terrorist threat targeting US facilities and US-affiliated schools in the country.
In a security notice issued via its website on Monday, the embassy said the alert was intended to inform American citizens in Nigeria of potential risks and advised them to take additional precautions when visiting U.S. diplomatic missions and affiliated institutions.
The notice asked US citizens to exercise increased vigilance when travelling to its offices in Abuja and Lagos, as well as schools affiliated with the United States.
“The U.S. Embassy in Abuja informs U.S. citizens of a possible terrorist threat against U.S. facilities and U.S.-affiliated schools in Nigeria.
“The Embassy recommends that U.S. citizens take additional precautions when travelling to the U.S. Embassy, the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, and U.S.-affiliated schools, to include varying times and routes,” the statement read.
The embassy advised American nationals to vary their travel times and routes, avoid predictable routines, and ensure their mobile phones are charged in case of emergencies.
“Be aware of your surroundings, keep a low profile, review your personal security plans, vary your regular routes, keep your cell phone charged in case of emergency, stay alert in public places, avoid crowds and demonstrations, and familiarise yourself with emergency exits when entering buildings,” it said.
The embassy did not spell out the source of the threat.
The warning in Nigeria also comes amid a global security warning by the United States after Washington and Israel attacked Iran, which has responded with missile and drone attacks against its U.S.-aligned neighbours.
It also follows protests in Lagos and some northern states by members of the leadership of the Islamic Movement, who denounced the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in strikes by the United States and Israel.
The development comes as Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, wife of Iran’s Supreme Leader, reportedly died from injuries sustained during recent United States and Israeli strikes at her residence in Tehran.
Recall that President Donald Trump on Christmas Day ordered US bombings of Nigeria, saying he was targeting jihadists.
Blackout chaos at Lagos airport after cable damage - PUNCH
Panic and confusion gripped passengers at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Tuesday night after a damaged electric cable triggered a sudden blackout, plunging parts of the terminal into darkness.
The outage, which occurred during peak travel hours, disrupted passenger check-in processes and left many stranded as airline staff and airport officials scrambled to manage the unfolding situation.
A source who refused to give his name for personal reasons said, “There was confusion everywhere. People didn’t know what was happening, and the lines just stopped moving.”
As of 9:00 pm, officials were still struggling to restore normalcy, with technical teams working urgently to resolve the fault and prevent further disruption.
Another source at the airport revealed that the incident may have been caused by a Chinese company carrying out maintenance work at Terminal 2, which allegedly damaged the critical power cable by mistake.
The latest incident adds to a growing list of power-related challenges at the airport, which has experienced intermittent outages over the years. In 2024, a similar blackout caused significant delays and disrupted flight schedules, leaving passengers frustrated.
More recently, in February 2026, the Terminal 1 wing of the airport suffered another power outage shortly before a fire incident impacted part of the facility. The airport has also experienced several other power disruptions on different occasions.
At that time, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria attributed the disruption to a fault during a power changeover process. According to the body, the interruption occurred after an issue arose during a power changeover operation. The agency said its technical teams were immediately deployed to manage the situation.
FAAN explained that its engineers worked swiftly to bridge the gap and transfer electricity supply to a secondary grid while activating interim backup systems to restore services as quickly as possible.
FAAN stated, “We acknowledge the power outage at MMIA Terminal 1 yesterday (the weekend).” The interruption was caused by an issue with the changeover circuit. We apologise to all passengers and stakeholders affected by the disruption and any discomfort it caused.”
Meanwhile, around 9:49 pm, FAAN spokesperson Henry Agbebire confirmed to our correspondent that power had been restored to the aerodrome.
He said, “About 30 minutes ago, power was now restored. The power outage affected the carousel, and that was what led to the delay in baggage coming out. But as I speak now, light has been restored.
“This confirmation is from the airport manager, who confirmed that there was a power outage which affected the carousel as I speak with you now.”
UK agrees deal to ease migrant returns to Nigeria - BBC
BY Becky MortonPolitical reporter
The government has agreed a deal with Nigeria to make it easier to remove people with no right to be in the UK.
For the first time, the Nigerian government will recognise UK letters - an identification document issued to individuals without a valid passport - so people will no longer have to wait for emergency travel documents to be issued before they can be returned.
The agreement was struck during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu state visit to the UK.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hailed the president's visit - the first by a leader of a west African nation in 37 years - as "historic".
On Wednesday, the King hosted a spectacular state banquet at Windsor Castle for the president and first lady, praising the strength of the ties between the two nations.
President Tinubu also met the prime minister at No 10.
A Downing Street spokesperson said the two leaders "committed to deepening their long-term partnership on trade, infrastructure and sustainable growth".
They also agreed to work more closely together on defence and security in response to transnational crime and terrorism, the spokesperson said.
The Home Office said the immigration deal would make it easier to return people who overstay their visas, foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers.
It said annual returns to Nigeria had nearly doubled to 1,150.
The two countries have also agreed to launch joint operations and share information to crack down on criminal gangs abusing visa routes.
A new standardised document-checking system will be introduced to verify the authenticity of applications.
The Home Office said it followed a series of high-profile cases involving fake job sponsorships, sham marriages and forged financial or employment records.
Meanwhile, Nigeria will review its laws to ensure the toughest possible sentences are given to immigration offenders.
Border Security and Asylum Minister Alex Norris said: "Nigeria is a key partner in our work to tackle illegal migration, as the UK's largest African visa market and home to thousands of Nigerians who have built their lives here."
A separate deal, worth £746m, will see two major ports in Lagos refurbished with the help of UK-backed loans.
UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK government's export credit agency, has provided a guarantee to the banks loaning the funds under the condition at least 20% of the contracts are sourced from the UK.
At least £236m of supplier contracts will be directed to British firms, including £70m for British steel - the company's largest ever export backed by UKEF.
It comes as the UK sets out a new strategy to boost the domestic steel industry.
Tinubu's visit was also the first to the UK by a Muslim leader during Ramadan in almost a century.
Special adaptations were made to the state banquet, with a prayer room set aside in Windsor Castle, while the usual lunch hosted by the King did not take place as Tinubu was fasting.
On Thursday, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, who is Christian, also visited Lambeth Palace, the London home of the archbishop of Canterbury.
The visit comes at a time of tension within Nigeria, with a series of suspected suicide bombings this week in the north-eastern state of Borno, in which at least 23 people were killed and 108 injured in attacks blamed on hard-line Islamist militants from the Boko Haram group.
Airlines under pressure after jet fuel surges 100%
There are indications that airfares may jump in the coming weeks following the hike in the cost of aviation fuel, commonly referred to as Jet A1, a development that is already putting pressure on airline operations and signalling higher ticket costs for passengers.
The spike in JetA1 price is largely due to the crisis in the Middle East, which has slowed the production and movement of crude oil across countries, worsening the operational cost of domestic carriers.
Checks by our correspondent with airlines showed an astronomical increase in the operating cost of airlines, particularly caused by the spike in aviation fuel, which has become the dominant cost driver in recent weeks.
At the time of filing this report, aviation fuel, which was sold between N900 and N995 before the Middle East crisis commenced, has jumped to between N2,500 and N2,700, depending on the airport of delivery, sharply raising the cost burden for operators.
Operators said they were monitoring developments, stressing that an increase in airfares was imminent, with strong indications that the prices of air tickets might double if the current trend persists.
Aviation fuel remains the single highest component of airline operations, accounting for about 30 to 35 per cent of total operational costs, a figure that industry players say is rising rapidly under current market conditions.
Airline sources said the price of the product had remained unstable since February 28, 2026, when the war started in Iran, changing about five times since that time, further complicating planning and pricing decisions.
The spokesperson for United Nigeria Airlines, Chibuike Uloka, challenged the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to urgently engage domestic airline operators over the sustainability of current ticket pricing amid rising operational costs.
The FCCPC recently accused airlines of price fixing, with special attention on five unnamed airlines. This was, however, dismissed by the airline operators.
Uloka noted that despite aviation fuel prices soaring beyond N2,000 per litre, many carriers had continued to maintain fares at around N195,000, raising concerns about how long such pricing could be sustained under prevailing economic conditions.
He, however, warned that the situation could deteriorate further if fuel prices get to N3,000 per litre, stressing that not all airlines would be able to remain in operation under such pressure, a development that could further shrink capacity and push fares even higher.
He said, “Honestly, this is a very good time for FCCPC to come out and ask operators how they have been able to sustain flight tickets at N195,000 despite the increase in aviation fuel crossing N2000 and above. They should please ask how operators have kept on with operations? These are hard times. But most definitely, the current prices can’t be sustained for long periods.
“If this continues the way it is, because the way we are now, the price is also getting to N3000 per litre, and if it eventually gets to N3000, not all operators will be able to fly. And the ones that will be able to fly will not be Father Christmas. What we are asking now is not even profit, but at least to be able to operate optimally. Aviation has become a daily necessity because people must be able to move from one place to another. But FCCPC must be able to come out now and ask operators how we are faring.”
The PUNCH understands that Nigeria has been unable to produce enough crude oil for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, forcing the indigenous refining company to import crude.
Crude prices have jumped from $65–$69 to about $112 per barrel as of the time of filing this report, further worsening the cost of aviation fuel and pushing airlines closer to inevitable fare adjustments.
This effect has also upped gantry prices, with operators warning that sustained increases will ultimately be transferred to passengers through higher ticket fares.
Industry expert, Samuel Caulcrick, projected an imminent rise in airfares, attributing it to the growing burden of operational costs on airlines, which is increasingly being driven by the surge in aviation fuel prices.
He explained that current market conditions suggest that operating expenses have surged significantly, with aviation fuel now accounting for about 45 per cent of total airline costs, making it the single largest cost component in the sector and leaving operators with little choice but to adjust fares.
Caulcrick noted that the shift in cost structure marks a departure from previous years when maintenance expenses dominated airline spending. However, the persistent increase in the price of Jet A1 fuel has altered the dynamics, placing greater financial pressure on operators and inevitably influencing ticket pricing across the industry.
He stated, “Before now, the highest component of airline operation was maintenance, but that has changed with the continuous rise in the prices of Jet A1. In those days when aviation fuel was less costly, the maintenance cost was higher, but now fueling has taken over.
“If that component goes up, it will definitely affect the prices of every seat. But we should expect the airfares to go up by 20 to 25 per cent in the coming days.”
US airports 'may have to close' - SKYNEWS
Some US airports may have to shut as travellers endure long wait times at security following a shutdown that's seen 50,000 staff go unpaid.
The acting head of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it was a "dire situation".
Ha Nguyen McNeill said nearly 500 TSA employees - who screen passengers and luggage - had quit so far after not receiving pay since mid-February.
She said multiple major airports were seeing 40% to 50% call-out rates (a measure of absence), compared with an average of 4% normally, because staff "simply cannot afford to report to work".
"This has led to the highest wait times in TSA history, with some wait times greater than 4.5 hours," she added.
A resolution does not appear imminent, as Democrats and Republicans still cannot agree on a deal on funding the Department of Homeland Security, the body that encompasses the TSA.
ICE agents are at some airports, including New York's JFK. Pic: APICE agents are at some airports, including New York's JFK. Pic: AP© Associated Press
Democrats want changes to immigration and deportation operations after the controversial killings of two people in Minneapolis earlier this year by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
ICE agents have been sent to some airports by the Trump administration for what Ms McNeill called "non-specialised screening functions", but opponents say the move is inflammatory.
'Staff are sleeping in their cars'
In the meantime, many TSA workers are being pushed to the brink and are resorting to desperate measures.
"Some [staff] are sleeping in their cars, selling their blood and plasma, and taking on second jobs to make ends meet, all while being expected to perform at the highest level when in uniform to protect the travelling public," Ms McNeill told the House Homeland Security Committee.
Ha Nguyen McNeill testified at the homeland security committee on Wednesday. Pic: ReutersHa Nguyen McNeill testified at the homeland security committee on Wednesday. Pic: Reuters© Reuters
She said assaults had also increased by 500% since the shutdown began in mid-February, as some passengers take out their frustrations on staff.
The boss of Houston airport warned security waits of up to four hours could get longer if a deal isn't done soon.
In a video on the airport's website, Jim Szczesniak said employees working in areas such as IT, finance and maintenance had been redeployed to try to manage the lines. However, he warned it wasn't sustainable.
New York LaGuardia was another airport seeing long lines on Wednesday afternoon, with people queuing virtually the entire length of Terminal B.
The TSA boss also agreed during her committee appearance that there could be problems when fans arrive for the World Cup in June.
Ms McNeill said it took four to six months to train new staff and added that job applications had dried up significantly, raising questions about replacing those who have quit.
Meanwhile, the White House has rejected Elon Musk's offer to pay TSA wages during the shutdown, according to CBS News.
The world's richest person made the offer on X at the weekend.
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