US Edition
Delta suspends special congressional services amid shutdown
Delta suspends VIP airport services for Congress amid TSA callouts exceeding 10%, as the DHS shutdown causes long security lines and staffing shortages nationwide.
- Delta Air Lines suspended its dedicated congressional desk service for members of Congress, forcing lawmakers to navigate security lines like regular passengers amid the ongoing partial government shutdown.
- The partial government shutdown has left Transportation Security Administration officers working without pay for 39 days, causing significant understaffing and hours-long delays at airports nationwide as agents resign or call out sick.
- "Next to safety, Delta's no. priority is taking care of our people and customers, which has become increasingly difficult in the current environment," the company stated, citing resource constraints affecting travel nationwide.
- Lawmakers will now receive services based on their individual SkyMiles loyalty status rather than their elected office, losing airport escorts, rebooking assistance, and priority seat upgrades while flying Delta.
- The Senate unanimously passed Senator John Cornyn's End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act last week, which would mandate members of Congress undergo the same security screening as the general public.
146 Articles
146 Articles
The Advocate
NolaMajor airline strips perks for Congress as TSA chaos drags on. See latest on political fight.
As travelers wait for hours to get through airport security because of unpaid TSA workers leaving their posts, Delta is telling members of Congress to get in line.
Delta Airlines suspends congressional speciality services
(NBC, KYMA) - The ongoing government shutdown is now impacting air travel in a new way. This time affecting members of Congress. Delta Airlines says it is temporarily cutting off special airport services for members of Congress, citing strain on resources tied to the prolonged government shutdown. In a statement Tuesday, the airline said the move comes as the industry continues to feel the effects of unpaid Transportation Security Administration…
Delta Pulls Congressional Privileges
Delta Air Lines has pulled its flight assistance service for Congressional members amid the ongoing shutdown. “Due to the impact on resources from the longstanding government shutdown, Delta will temporarily suspend specialty services to members of Congress flying Delta,” an airline spokesperson told The Hill. “Next to safety, Delta’s no. 1 priority is taking care of our people and customers, which has become increasingly difficult in the curren…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 53% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
