Aerospace Industry's Plea for Government Shutdown End Gains Momentum
The airline industry has taken an unprecedented step, with major carriers Delta Air Lines and United Airlines directly lobbying Congress to bring an end to the ongoing government shutdown. The shutdown, now in its 29th day, is taking a toll on air traffic controllers, TSA officers, and CBP agents who are working without pay or adequate support.
Delta Air Lines has publicly expressed its concern over the impact of the shutdown on air traffic safety and efficiency. "Missed paychecks only increase the stress on these essential workers," the airline said in a statement. The employees, many of whom are already clocking in for 10 hours a day, six days a week, are struggling to cope with the financial strain.
Air traffic controllers, who are often referred to as the backbone of safe air travel, are particularly vulnerable to the shutdown's effects. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association has reported that some controllers have resorted to calling in sick due to the pressure and stress caused by the lack of pay.
The airline industry fears that the shutdown could lead to widespread flight disruptions, with groups of controllers calling in sick causing a domino effect that grounds flights at major airports. "A system under stress must be slowed down, reducing efficiency and causing delays for the millions of people who take to the skies every day," Delta said.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby also joined the call for Congress to pass a clean continuing resolution, which would allow essential workers to receive their paychecks without interruption. While he did not explicitly endorse a particular party or negotiating approach, Kirby emphasized the need for swift action to resolve the crisis.
As the shutdown continues to have far-reaching effects on air travel and the economy, it remains to be seen whether Congress will heed the industry's plea and pass a clean CR.
The airline industry has taken an unprecedented step, with major carriers Delta Air Lines and United Airlines directly lobbying Congress to bring an end to the ongoing government shutdown. The shutdown, now in its 29th day, is taking a toll on air traffic controllers, TSA officers, and CBP agents who are working without pay or adequate support.
Delta Air Lines has publicly expressed its concern over the impact of the shutdown on air traffic safety and efficiency. "Missed paychecks only increase the stress on these essential workers," the airline said in a statement. The employees, many of whom are already clocking in for 10 hours a day, six days a week, are struggling to cope with the financial strain.
Air traffic controllers, who are often referred to as the backbone of safe air travel, are particularly vulnerable to the shutdown's effects. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association has reported that some controllers have resorted to calling in sick due to the pressure and stress caused by the lack of pay.
The airline industry fears that the shutdown could lead to widespread flight disruptions, with groups of controllers calling in sick causing a domino effect that grounds flights at major airports. "A system under stress must be slowed down, reducing efficiency and causing delays for the millions of people who take to the skies every day," Delta said.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby also joined the call for Congress to pass a clean continuing resolution, which would allow essential workers to receive their paychecks without interruption. While he did not explicitly endorse a particular party or negotiating approach, Kirby emphasized the need for swift action to resolve the crisis.
As the shutdown continues to have far-reaching effects on air travel and the economy, it remains to be seen whether Congress will heed the industry's plea and pass a clean CR.
they're literally working 10 hours a day 6 days a week without pay 
like how are they supposed to cope with that?!? my friends who are studying aviation in school told me it's already super stressful, can you imagine having to work without pay too?!? 
️ i hope congress listens to delta and united airlines ASAP so these workers get their paychecks back on track 
maybe they can even get some extra benefits or something 
fingers crossed for them!!! 
29 days of no pay is way too long! Air traffic controllers & TSA officers are literally burning out over here 
I mean, air traffic controllers are like the real heroes over there, but even they need some financial love 
. It's crazy that politicians have to deal with this too, like, who wants a vacation in DC when you've got airports to keep flying and flights to get off the ground? 
Seriously though, let's hope Congress gets its act together and resolves this ASAP so our air travel isn't totally disrupted.
the airline industry is being super open about how much they're suffering because of the gov shutdown! delta airlines just said that missed paychecks are increasing stress on air traffic controllers, which is seriously alarming 
i mean we know they're essential workers but come on gov gotta do better than this 
and united airlines CEO is like "hey congress pls pass a clean cr already" 
.
. These workers need their paychecks now, and so do our economy and our air travel system. Come on, folks! Let's get this done 
. and now they're gettin paid zero 
? talk about stress 
! delta's right, this is a domino effect waitin to happen... can't Congress just pass that CR already?!?!