They created the shutdown. They couldn't fund TSA. They let workers go unpaid. And they still had their own private airline desk. Delta just shut it down.
Delta Air Lines suspended special services for members of Congress, citing the government shutdown. Lawmakers will now be treated like regular passengers based on SkyMiles status, not elected office.
The suspended perks include airport escorts, red coat assistance, and a dedicated desk that let lawmakers get government rates, make last-minute changes, and book multiple flights daily. The decision came days after the Senate unanimously voted to end Congress members' ability to skip TSA lines — a perk most Americans didn't know existed.
The shutdown is now in its second month. TSA workers have received $0 paychecks, and over 400 agents have quit. TSA callout rates hit 40% at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson, where travelers were told to allow four hours for security. "It's difficult, if not impossible, to put food on the table when you are not getting paid," airline executives wrote to Congress earlier this month.
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