Delta Tells Congress To Get Bent, Suspends Perks Amid Partial Government Shutdown
Jalopnik • 3/24/2026
Summary
Delta has suspended perks for Congress amid a partial government shutdown, stating that lawmakers will have to fly like everyone else until funding for the TSA is resolved.
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