The paid line-sitters will hold a flyers spot until they reach the final ID check.
The severe TSA staffing crisis leaves American airports in a state of paralysis, and an enterprising Black man has found a lucrative way to capitalize on the chaos. Jimmy Payne, a New Orleans resident, has officially launched a professional line-sitting business. He offers to endure grueling multi-hour waits at security checkpoints for a premium fee.
In his Facebook announcement, Jimmy Payne describes himself as the ideal candidate for this grueling work, citing “strong legs, a strong bladder, and zero complaints.” While the service has sparked a debate over airport ethics, Payne maintains that he is simply providing a high-value convenience for those whose time is worth more than his steep transaction fee.
The service operates in a unique regulatory gray area. Because the traveler must still present their own valid boarding pass and government ID to the TSA agent at the front of the line, the core security protocols remain intact. However, airport authorities have expressed concern that Payne’s business could be classified as “unauthorized commercial solicitation,” which could lead to bans on professional line-sitters on terminal grounds.
Source: Black Enterprise
