Delta Airlines suspending special benefit to Congress
Delta appears to be pressuring Congress members to act by suspending a special benefit typically granted to them.The airline announced that it has halted its dedicated flight assistance service for Capitol Hill legislators, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution first reported.
"Due to the impact on resources from the longstanding government shutdown, Delta will temporarily suspend specialty services to members of Congress flying Delta," a statement from the company reads, according to the AJC.
"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 be treated like all Delta travelers, according to their SkyMiles status, a spokesperson told the news outlet.
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