Travel Leaders Unite: Fund TSA, Protect Travelers, Keep America Moving
Source: A4A U.S. Travel, Airlines for America, and the American Hotel & Lodging Association issued the following joint statement on the potential lapse of appropriations for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: “As yet another government shutdown looms, so does one of the busiest travel times of the year—spring break. Travelers and the U.S. economy cannot afford to have essential TSA personnel working without pay, which increases the risk of unscheduled absences and call outs, and ultimately can lead to higher wait times and missed or delayed flights. We commend all TSA employees, especially the frontline workforce, who continued to serve the traveling public during the 43-day shutdown last year. “Funding uncertainties create lasting damage to the entire travel ecosystem, [...]