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The CEOs of some of the nation's largest airlines are urging Congress to fund the Department of Homeland Security
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The heads of American, Delta, Southwest and JetBlue are also calling on lawmakers to pass a bipartisan measure
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that would guarantee federal aviation workers get paid during government shutdowns. In an open letter Sunday, the CEOs said it's, quote
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difficult, if not impossible, to put food on the table, put gas in the car, and pay rent when you
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are not getting paid. The letter was also signed by the leaders of major cargo carriers, including
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UPS and FedEx. The warning comes as airlines prepare for record spring break travel numbers
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the upcoming FIFA World Cup, and a major winter storm moving across the country that could further
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strain the airlines, flights and people's plans this week. Some airports are already warning
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passengers to get this, arrive three to four hours early and expect long security lines
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as more than 300 TSA workers have reportedly quit since the partial government shutdown began on February 14th
