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Delta Suspends Special Service Perk for Congress Members Amid DHS Funding Battle
Airline CEOs have urged Congress to restore funding to the TSA as lengthy security lines plague US airports
TL;DR
- Delta has suspended its special service desk for members of Congress.
- The service desk assisted lawmakers with booking flights, airport escorts, and flight changes.
- The partial government shutdown has caused TSA employees to work without pay, leading to long security lines at airports.
- Airline CEOs have expressed concern and urged Congress to restore TSA funding.
- The Senate passed legislation to remove special perks allowing congressional members to skip security lines.