TSA is funded via specified, mandatory fees added to the cost of every plane ticket. High or low fares do not affect how much is spent on TSA, other than the in

TSA is funded via specified, mandatory fees added to the cost of every plane ticket. High or low fares do not affect how much is spent on TSA, other than the indirect effect of low fares --> increased passenger demand --> more fees paid to TSA (along with more passengers to screen). https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/security-fees https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/security-fees