- CEOs of major US airlines are urging Congress to reinstate funding for the Department of Homeland Security amidst a partial government shutdown.
- The shutdown has led to over 300 TSA agents resigning and federal aviation workers, including airport security officers, not receiving pay.
- Airline executives, joined by cargo company CEOs, published an open letter calling for bipartisan solutions to ensure these essential workers are paid.
- They advocate for the passage of acts like the Aviation Funding Solvency Act and the Keep America Flying Act to guarantee pay for air traffic controllers and TSA officers regardless of government funding status.
- The CEOs highlighted the high stakes, citing ongoing spring break travel, the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, and America's 250th birthday celebrations, which are expected to see 171 million passengers this spring.
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Airline CEOs sound the alarm on TSA shortages after 300 officers quit
