US airline CEOs urge Congress to end standoff, pay airport security officers - Reuters
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Airline CEOs warn Congress that unpaid airport security officers could disrupt air travel nationwide.
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Flight delays and security screening bottlenecks could affect your airport travel plans.
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US airline CEOs called on Congress to resolve a funding dispute and ensure payment for airport security officers. The executives warned that unpaid Transportation Security Administration workers could disrupt air travel operations. The standoff threatens to create flight delays and security screening bottlenecks at airports nationwide. Airlines are pressing lawmakers to approve funding before the situation worsens and affects passenger operations.
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Airlines are pressing lawmakers to approve funding for TSA workers before operations worsen.
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