TSA And Air Traffic Controllers Suddenly Relieved By Unexpected Saviors As Shutdown Costs Them A Full Paycheck

As the U.S. government shutdown stretches into its fifth week and the FAA warns of more delays and cancellations , thousands of air traffic controllers, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers, and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers across the country are facing mounting financial pressure after missing their first full paycheck last Tuesday, Day 28 of the shutdown. While the political stalemate in Washington drags on, the aviation industry is finding its own way to help.

Several major U.S. airlines have stepped forward to provide meals and moral support to the federal aviation employees who keep air travel running safely. From Dallas to New York to Los Angeles, carriers are sending food to control towers and airport facilities acknowledging the dedication of p