"The reality is that there was stress, there was strain, it was completely unnecessary,"
"it should not come at the cost of asking people to work, particularly in high-stress, incredibly sensitive areas, without pay, for weeks on end, that's inexcusable."
"bear the brunt of the dysfunction"
The government shutdown imposed an abrupt, arbitrary reduction in flying capacity with no notice, leaving airlines unable to reroute customers or prevent cascading delays. Federal employees including air traffic controllers and security agents worked without pay for almost a month-and-a-half, increasing risk and stress in critical, high-sensitivity roles. Airlines and passengers experienced significant operational disruption and strain that was avoidable. The unpredictability undermined business planning despite strong airline financial performance and record revenues. Airlines require greater certainty and decisive leadership from Washington because unpredictable shutdowns prevent normal operations and jeopardize safety, service, and employee welfare.
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