As a result, some people are looking for a way to help them out. However, Denver International Airport's (DENs) attempt to rally the community by asking for donations for the agents working without pay has massively backfired, as travelers have expressed frustration and concerns over the request for gift cards ranging between $10 and $20. Here's what they had to say.
❗DONATIONS NEEDED❗ Support the dedicated TSA employees working without pay by donating $10 and $20 grocery store and gas gift cards. Visa gift cards cannot be accepted. Drop off locations can be found at Final Approach cell phone lot and in the Jeppesen Terminal. pic.twitter.com/DZPs5gMuoV
— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) March 11, 2026“Once again, DEN’s federal employees are working tirelessly to ensure our airport operates efficiently and safely without getting paid. TSA employees just missed their first paycheck, and as we enter a busy Spring Break travel period, we want to do what we can to ease the stress of this moment,” a statement from the airport's CEO Phil Washington said. “That’s why we are calling on the public, our passengers, and other airport employees to donate grocery store and gas gift cards to help make this moment a little more bearable for these federal workers.”
People Reacted to the Airport's Request for Donations
The airport also shared its plea on X, which immediately drew mixed reactions from followers. While there was a lot of political commentary that bashed both sides of the aisle—some users accused democrats of "holding up the show," while others blamed republications for not passing the "bill that keeps being presented to them"—a lot of people balked at the idea of having to pay someone else's employees while struggling to make ends meet themselves.
"How about you ask the billionaire companies flying out of your airport to donate," another person wrote.
Related: TSA Lines Are Hours Long as Spring Breaks Begin: Here's What to Do
The Partial Shutdown Has Entered its Fourth Week
As this shutdown enters its fourth week, I can see why airport officials are looking for a way to keep TSA agents on the job for as long as they can. Many airports are already reporting increased wait times, delays, and even stories about passengers missing their flights. While the donations are absolutely a nice idea, lobbying congress to come together on a funding bill would probably make a bigger difference in the lives of these employees.
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