Long lines, unpaid TSA workers: Experts say US air travel system in crisis TSA workers face unpaid wages, causing long lines and staffing shortages at key US airports during shutdown chaos.Share this: SEA Airport launches food pantry for unpaid TSA workersDateMarch 16, 2026In relation toKing 5 NewsWhy the US Homeland Security shutdown is raising fears of airport delaysDateMarch 19, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraUS airport lines shorten as TSA workers get paidDateMarch 30, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera