Delta, like other U.S. airlines, typically provides special services for lawmakers who fly frequently back and forth from Washington
Delta Air Lines is suspending special services for members of Congress, citing the impact of a partial government shutdown that has wreaked havoc on U.S. air travel.
"Due to the impact on resources from the longstanding government shutdown, Delta will temporarily suspend specialty services to members of Congress flying Delta,” the Atlanta-based U.S. air carrier said in a statement.
“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.”
Members of Congress will not get airport escorts or VIP treatment for other services like seat upgrades or rebooking, the airline said, though lawmakers will still have access to a special phone line for reservations.
They shouldn’t be getting special service anyways. People aren’t going to effectively regulate something they get kickbacks from.
Agree. You want an escort and first class seats crack open your wallet.
Well this is exactly why it’s a kickback since they’re using it to effect policy. They previously offered the services so Congress folks didn’t get to experience their shittiness.
Interesting, this is what the railroads did in the early 1900s, 100 years later and the only thing changed is the company and mode of transport
While true, making the change now and doing so conspicuously is nothing less than Ed Bastian signaling loyalty to Trump to curry favor.
Disgusting.
As with everything these days the reason is stupid
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