Delta Ends Airport Perks for Congress Amid Shutdown
Due to operational strain from the ongoing partial government shutdown and its impact on staffing and resources, Delta Air Lines is temporarily suspending special airport services for members of Congress. Lawmakers will now be treated like any other passenger, with access to perks determined by their SkyMiles loyalty status rather than their elected office. This decision follows increasing scrutiny over Congressional airport advantages and recent Senate action to formally eliminate preferential TSA screening access. While Delta’s change specifically affects airline-provided services and not TSA procedures, it removes a historical layer of travel convenience for elected officials.
John Q. Hosedrinker