Longest DHS Shutdown in History Ends—This Must Not Happen Again
U.S. Travel Association warns that over 1,100 TSA officers have left during the DHS shutdown, weakening travel security just weeks before the World Cup.
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AHLA Statement on Ending of the DHS Shutdown
AHLA condemns the record-long government shutdown that forced TSA workers to work without pay and disrupted hotel bookings across the travel industry.
Travel Industry Calls for Action on Capitol Hill, Honors Travel Champions Driving Change
U.S. Travel Association brought 400 advocates to Capitol Hill pushing for TSA/ATC pay protection, ESTA changes, and $160M in Brand USA funding.
New Survey: Americans Say TSA Funding Will Influence Their Vote
Survey of 2,000 voters shows 75% will consider candidates' aviation security records when voting, with 69% supporting independent TSA funding.
President Trump’s Approach Keeps Aviation Running—Congress Should Follow
The organization calls for legislation guaranteeing TSA and air traffic controller pay during shutdowns after two disruptions in six months cost billions.
GBTA Again Urges U.S. Congress to End Shutdown as TSA Workforce Strain Triggers Severe Airport Delays
GBTA warns that TSA workforce strain from the shutdown could cost business travelers 12 hours in security lines on 48-hour trips.
A Paid Vacation for Congress. A $0 Paycheck for TSA.
Congressional inaction on DHS funding threatens to leave TSA officers unpaid while causing significant airport delays for travelers.
Travel Industry Applauds Global Entry Reopening, Calls for Immediate Support for TSA Officers
U.S. Travel Association welcomed Global Entry's reopening while urging Congress to support unpaid TSA officers during the shutdown.
America's Leading Travel Organizations Launch "Pay Federal Aviation Workers" Campaign
Four major travel organizations launch campaign urging Congress to pay TSA and aviation workers during shutdowns after security staff face unpaid work.