Delta suspends major travel perk for members of Congress [View all]

https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/03/delta-suspends-major-travel-perk-for-members-of-congress/

By Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell, Patricia Murphy and Adam Beam

2 hours ago
With airport security lines stretching for hours and the congressional stalemate over Homeland Security funding now in its sixth week, Atlanta’s Delta Air Lines is suspending a major travel perk for members of Congress.

“Due to the impact on resources from the longstanding government shutdown, Delta will temporarily suspend specialty services to members of Congress flying Delta,” a Delta statement read. “Next to safety, Delta’s No. 1 priority is taking care of our people and customers, which has become increasingly difficult in the current environment.”