A group representing major U.S. airlines warned that the looming Oct. 1 government shutdown could cause flights to be delayed because air traffic controllers and other federal employees may be forced to work without pay.
The federal government will partially shut down at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday unless Congress can reach a funding deal.
Airlines for America said that furloughing tens of thousands of workers would mean longer wait times and other issues at airports. The group represents major carriers including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, UPS Airlines, FedEx Express, Atlas Air, and Hawaiian Airlines….