Originally Posted by
TSAPressSec
Under the previous structure, over 10 years: $23.47 billion ($19.58 billion from the passenger security service fees at $2.50 per enplanement + $3.89 billion from the Aviation Security Infrastructure Fee (carrier paid fee).
Under the new structure, over 10 years: $36.48 billion from the passenger security service fees - $12.63 billion back to Treasury = $19.96 billion to TSA.
$20 Billion here, $30 Billion there, and before you know it, we're talking about real money!