Airline CEOs tell Congress to end partial government shutdown

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March 16, 2026
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Ten major airline CEOs demand Congress end government shutdown to pay TSA workers.

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Airport security delays may worsen as unpaid TSA workers face financial pressure during the shutdown.

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Ten major U.S. airline CEOs are urging Congress to end the partial government shutdown, demanding lawmakers resolve the funding standoff and pay TSA workers. The airline executives claim in a letter that 93% of Americans support paying aviation workers during government shutdowns.

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Airline executives sent a letter to Congress demanding lawmakers resolve the funding standoff.

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