Delta 'implores' Congress to end government shutdown as workers continue to work 'mandatory overtime'

"Delta Air Lines implores Congress to immediately pass a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government so that our air traffic controllers, TSA and CBP officers charged with the safety and efficiency of our national airspace can collect the paychecks they deserve,"

"missed paychecks only increases the stress on these essential workers, many of whom are already working mandatory overtime to keep our skies safe and secure."

"less than $1 million a day now."

The government shutdown has left federal workers without pay for 29 days, marking the second-longest shutdown in U.S. history. Funding lapses affected air traffic controllers, TSA, and CBP officers who support national airspace safety and security. Air traffic controllers missed their first full paychecks this week. Delta Air Lines called for Congress to pass a clean continuing resolution so those workers can collect paychecks. Delta warned that missed paychecks increase stress on essential workers, many of whom are working mandatory overtime. Airlines rely on these federal workers to avoid delays and maintain efficient operations. Delta reported early shutdown costs under $1 million per day.

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