“Because they pay more.”
You (and others) didn’t get my point.
The screening is performed by TSA, not the airlines. But TSA allows the airlines to set up special lines for its first-class passengers - except that TSA should treat everybody equally, ie as citizens.
You don’t see the distinction?
someone who flies 100,000 miles a year the same as a 28 year old on a first flight with a one way ticket. I don't think so.
In general I would agree. Frequent business travelers make up the majority of those in first class. The shorter lines greatly improve travel over having to wait the 30 minutes to go through the normal line.
I don’t believe we should have a tsa. Let the airlines do it.