Delta CEO blames lawmakers for long wait times at airports
Delta CEO blames lawmakers for wait times
Security wait times at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have dropped to under 30 minutes, a sharp improvement after recent hours-long delays tied to the partial government shutdown.
ATLANTA - Security wait times at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have dropped to under 30 minutes, a sharp improvement after recent hours-long delays tied to the partial government shutdown.
What we know:
Travelers had been dealing with significant backups in recent days, particularly during peak travel times. Officials say conditions are now improving as TSA workers begin receiving pay again, helping restore staffing levels and operations at major hubs, including Atlanta and New York.
What they're saying:
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian pointed to what he called a lack of leadership from Congress as a key factor behind the disruptions. In a message to customers, he thanked TSA workers and Delta employees for their dedication and acknowledged passengers’ patience, while noting that wait times had been "unacceptably long" at times during the crisis.
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Bastian also said the airline had temporarily suspended certain travel perks for members of Congress during the shutdown, with plans to restore them once operations fully stabilize.
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