Ten Ways to Pass Time in TSA Lines Amid Pay Delays

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A funding stalemate leaves TSA workers unpaid and airport lines long, with back pay potentially delayed. The piece offers line-friendly ideas to pass the wait: consider applying for TSA PreCheck if possible, then use calm breathing, podcasts, photo organization, and brain-teasers like a Rubik’s Cube; also explore mobile games and tech reads to stay occupied while you queue.
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