""It's putting stress on people. It's not fair to those people. It's also putting stress on the economy," United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told reporters outside of the White House on Thursday. "Airlines are a pretty good real-time indicator of the economy, and we start to see, still minor, but steep booking impact. And you see that happening in the economy. We put the whole economy at risk.""
""Congress needs to reach a bipartisan agreement to re-open the government as quickly as possible to pay our air traffic controller, [Transportation Security Administration], and [Customs and Border Protection] colleagues," the airline told Fortune in a statement. "The quickest way to end this shutdown and get these workers paid is by passing a clean continuing resolution. A prolonged shutdown will lead to more delays and cancellations-and the American people, especially during the busy holiday season, deserve better.""
The government shutdown has reached its first full month, prompting aviation leaders to press for a reopening. Airlines cite concerns for air traffic controllers working without pay and for the safety and reliability of air travel ahead of the busy holiday season. Executives and industry officials met with Vice President JD Vance to urge a bipartisan clean continuing resolution to restore pay. Industry leaders warn of mounting stress on employees, early but steep drops in bookings, and growing risk to the broader economy. Airlines warn that prolonged shutdown will produce more delays, cancellations, and harm to travelers and workers.
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