Delta United Congress Shutdown
- * Date of Events: The events described are unfolding around Tuesday, October 28, 2025, and Thursday, October 30, 2025.
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* Date of Events: The events described are unfolding around Tuesday, October 28, 2025, and Thursday, October 30, 2025.
* Government Shutdown: The U.S. government is in its fourth week of a shutdown due to an impasse between Republican and Democratic senators.
* Impact on Air Traffic Controllers: Air traffic controllers missed their first full paychecks on Tuesday, October 28th. This is causing stress, especially as many are working mandatory overtime.
* Airline Concerns: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines are urging Congress to reopen the government and pay air traffic controllers. Delta specifically wants a “clean continuing resolution” passed instantly.
* Airline Statements:
* Delta: Missed paychecks increase stress on controllers. CEO Ed Bastian previously warned of potential impacts from a prolonged shutdown.
* United: CEO Scott Kirby believes the shutdown is putting stress on the economy and supports a clean continuing resolution.
* Airlines for America (lobby group): Airlines are focused on safety and mitigating operational impacts. They anticipate a record holiday travel season but warn of potential delays if the shutdown continues.
* White house Meeting: Vice President JD Vance and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy held a roundtable with Airlines for America.