Delta suspends airport perks for members of Congress amid government shutdown
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Key Points:
- Delta Air Lines is temporarily suspending special airport services for members of Congress due to operational strains caused by the ongoing partial government shutdown.
- Lawmakers will no longer receive expedited services or special assistance on Delta flights and will be treated like other passengers based on their SkyMiles loyalty status.
- The move comes amid nationwide staffing shortages at the TSA, leading to significant delays at airports such as Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, where wait times have exceeded four hours.
- This decision aligns with recent legislative efforts, including a Senate bill to end preferential TSA screening for members of Congress and require them to undergo the same security processes as the public.
- Delta has not specified when the suspended specialty services for lawmakers might be reinstated, emphasizing the temporary nature of the change.
