Airline Chiefs Urge Pay Protections for TSA Amid Shutdown
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Airline executives from Delta, Alaska, JetBlue, United, and Southwest (representing Airlines for America) urged Congress to shield and pay TSA, customs, and air-traffic workers during government shutdowns, criticizing $0 paychecks and linking stoppages to longer security lines and flight delays. They backed proposed laws—the Aviation Funding Solvency Act, Aviation Funding Stability Act, and Keep America Flying Act—to ensure pay during future shutdowns, while airports seek donations and travelers are advised to arrive early due to longer security queues.
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