Nation’s Largest Airlines Press Democrats to Pass Funding Stopgap to Reopen Government

Delta calls on Congress to end government shutdown as staffing shortages, financial uncertainty weigh on workers

As the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers continue to work without pay, Delta Air Lines is taking a stand.

The shutdown – and the House’s inaction – helps pave Congress’ path to irrelevance

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Nation’s largest airlines press Democrats to pass funding stopgap to reopen government

Four of the nation’s largest airlines are pressing Senate Democrats to pass a clean stopgap spending bill to reopen the government amidst growing delays at airports around the country caused by staffing issues linked to the expiration of government funding a month ago. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told reporters Thursday “it is time to…

‘Total Lack of Urgency’: Is Congress Going to Start Acting Like the Government Is Shut Down?

Allison Robbert/APAs Washington dragged into its fourth weekend of gridlock during the government shutdown, Sen. Lisa Murkowski was in Chicago.The Alaska Republican had a previously scheduled speaking engagement at the University of Chicago on Saturday, which was Day 25 of the shutdown. She explained to reporters when she was back on Capitol Hill Monday — Day 27 — that the event was an opportunity to speak with young people. She said she was jus…

Delta and United Urge Congress to End Shutdown with Clean CR, Blast Democrats for Manufactured Healthcare Fight - Real News Now

Delta and United Airlines are calling on Congress to reopen the federal government with a clean continuing resolution (CR), as the ongoing Democrat-led shutdown begins to strain the aviation industry and the broader economy. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told reporters Thursday that the current situation is unfair to federal workers and risky for the economy. He praised TSA, FAA, and air traffic control staff for their professionalism but warn…

Delta Urges Democrats to End Shutdown as Flight Delays, Cancellations Mount.

PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Delta Air Lines has urged Congress to pass a clean continuing resolution to end the Senate Democrats’ government shutdown and ensure air traffic controllers are paid.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Delta Air Lines and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.WHEN & WHERE: The government shutdown began on October 1, 2025; discussions and appeals continue as of late October.KEY QUOTE: “Missed paychecks only increases the stres…