Denver International Airport is requesting that flyers donate gift cards to TSA, as the Department of Homeland Security’s shutdown has reached almost four weeks.
The airport issued its request on Wednesday to “support the dedicated TSA employees working without pay.” It is requesting for $20 or $10 gift cards for either grocery stores or gas stations but stressed that Visa gift cards “cannot be accepted.”
Federal regulations allow employees to accept gifts valued at $20 or less, but not those exceeding this value.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is also requesting donations for their food pantry, asking for “non-perishable, shelf-stable food, hygiene products, or infant supplies.”
The Transportation Security Administration falls under DHS, and is one of several agencies affected by the shutdown that began on Feb. 14. DHS’s X account uploaded a news segment online showing that 300 TSA officers have quit since the shutdown began.
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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport has asked travelers to arrive at least two hours before their departure as it grapples with the shutdown.
DHS restarted the Global Entry program on Wednesday after suspending the program amid the shutdown. Global Entry allows expedited processing for U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents enrolled in the program upon their arrival in the United States.
