Delta Air Lines Says It Will Suspend Special Services for Congress Members

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-24T23:20:05+00:00

Delta Air Lines will stop providing special services for Congress members, treating them like regular passengers due to resource strains from the government shutdown, which has also caused delays and issues for TSA officers.

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2026-03-24 23:20:05

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Delta Air Lines announced it will suspend special services for members of Congress, including airport escorts and specialized customer service, due to resource strain from the ongoing partial government shutdown. Lawmakers will now be treated like regular passengers based on their SkyMiles status. This decision comes amidst frustrations over unpaid Transportation Security Administration officers and significant airport delays caused by the shutdown.

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