"Once again, air travel is the political football amid another government shutdown. The letter, which was also signed by the CEOs of the cargo companies UPS, FedEx and Atlas Air, said that Congress should pass the Aviation Funding Solvency Act and the Aviation Funding Stability Act, which would guarantee air traffic controllers are paid regardless of the government's funding status."
"It's difficult, if not impossible, to put food on the table, put gas in the car and pay rent when you are not getting paid. The current partial shutdown affects only the Department of Homeland Security, which includes TSA. Democrats in Congress refused to fund the department over objections to its immigration enforcement tactics."
"The CEOs noted that with spring break in full swing, FIFA's World Cup 2026 approaching and celebrations for America's 250th birthday throughout the year, the stakes are high. The lapse marks the third shutdown in less than a year to leave TSA workers temporarily without pay."
Executives from major airlines including American, Delta, Southwest, and JetBlue, along with cargo companies UPS, FedEx, and Atlas Air, have written an open letter to Congress demanding restoration of Department of Homeland Security funding and bipartisan solutions to pay federal aviation workers during the partial government shutdown. The shutdown affects only DHS, which includes TSA, leaving security officers and air traffic controllers without pay. The CEOs advocate for passage of the Aviation Funding Solvency Act, Aviation Funding Stability Act, and Keep America Flying Act to guarantee continuous payment regardless of funding status. They emphasize the hardship workers face and note that with spring break and major events approaching, operational continuity is critical.
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