"Due to the impact on resources from the longstanding government shutdown, Delta will temporarily suspend specialty services to members of Congress flying Delta. Next to safety, Delta's no. 1 priority is taking care of our people and customers, which has become increasingly difficult in the current environment."
"It's inexcusable that our security agents, our frontline agents, that are essential to what we do, are not being paid, and it's ridiculous to see them being used as political chips."
Delta Airlines is suspending specialty services for members of Congress due to the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown. This includes airport escorts and red coat services, treating lawmakers like regular passengers based on their SkyMiles status. Delta's CEO expressed outrage over TSA officers working without pay during the shutdown, which has caused staff shortages and long wait times for travelers. Other airlines have not announced similar changes but are urging Congress to fund TSA and CBP.
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