Delta Air Lines Says It Will Suspend Special Services for Congress Members

Airport escorts and “red coat” assistance for lawmakers will be suspended, the airline said on Tuesday, citing the extended partial government shutdown.

By Livia Albeck-Ripka

Congress loses a flying perk as DHS shutdown continues

Delta Airlines is temporarily suspending specialty services to member of Congress due to resource constraints from the ongoing shutdown of DHS.

By Barbara Sprunt

Delta suspends 'specialty services' perk for members of Congress, cites DHS shutdown

Delta Air Lines' move comes as airports around the U.S. are seeing extra-long security lines as a result of elevated absences by TSA agents.

Delta suspends special treatment for Congress as government shutdown sows airport chaos

Delta Air Lines said ⁠on Tuesday it would ⁠suspend special services for ⁠members of Congress, citing the impact of a partial government shutdown that has disrupted US air travel. “Due to the impact on resources from the long-standing government shutdown, Delta will temporarily suspend ‌speciality services to members of Congress flying Delta. “Next to safety, Delta’s no. 1 priority is taking care of our people and customers, which has become increasingly difficult in the current environment,” ...

By Reuters

Delta Air Lines temporarily halts perks for members of Congress, citing the partial government shutdown

Delta halts special services for Congress, including perks that get members through security faster. Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images Delta halted special services for Congress, including perks that get them through security faster. Delta cited the "impact on resources from the longstanding government shutdown" for its decision. Other airlines, including United and Southwest, have not announced similar plans. Members of Congress may have to wait in line at the TSA checkpoint alongside...

Delta axes special treatment for Congress members over ‘inexcusable’ refusal to fund TSA

Delta, like other U.S. airlines, typically provides special services for lawmakers who fly frequently back and forth from Washington

By David Shepardson

Will shutdown worsen TSA lines? Sean Duffy issues warning, ‘Going to get…’

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of worsening airport delays due to government shutdown affecting TSA staffing.