Summary
Delta Airlines has stopped giving U.S. Congress members special treatment at airport security. This change comes amid staffing issues at airport security due to a partial government shutdown affecting TSA officers.
Key Facts
- Delta Airlines will no longer allow Congress members to skip ahead in airport security strictly because they belong to Congress.
- A partial government shutdown is happening, leaving many TSA officers without pay.
- The shutdown has caused a shortage of TSA staff, leading to long waits at airports.
- Some airports have closed or combined screening lanes due to staffing problems.
- Delta offers special perks for certain frequent flyer members, but Congress members will not have these perks unless they are frequent flyers themselves.
- These changes put Congress members in the same line as regular passengers.
