Delta Drops Congress Perk, Airports Gridlock
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Delta Air Lines halts special airport assistance for Congress, amid nationwide security line delays due to the partial government shutdown. Senate unanimously passes measure ending lawmakers fast-track access. Atlanta airport officials advise travelers to plan for at least four hours to clear security due to federal staffing issues. TSA workers, unpaid since mid-February, have led to hundreds quitting and callouts, causing checkpoint closures and travel delays. Airline CEOs, including Deltas Ed Bastian, urge Congress to fix the issue so aviation staff get paid during future shutdowns. President Trump announces ICE officers will assist TSA at airports nationwide, but experts warn of potential worsening conditions at smaller airports without a quick resolution to the Capitol Hill deadlock over homeland security funding.
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