Chris Sununu says "we are disincentivizing" people from joining airline industry

Chris Sununu, president and CEO of Airlines for America, warned that current conditions are discouraging people from entering the airline industry. The comment came as President Trump pushed Republicans to pass a bill ending the partial government shutdown without Democratic support, with airport security delays a key concern. Sununu's remarks suggest the aviation sector views workforce recruitment as a challenge tied to operational disruptions caused by the shutdown. The industry has been urging swift resolution of the funding gap to restore normal airport operations and passenger confidence. Trump is seeking a Republican-only path forward on the spending bill, potentially circumventing the usual bipartisan negotiation process.