Airlines: Shutdown May Disrupt Flights, Congress Must Act Fast

Airlines For America, a consortium of U.S. flight carriers like Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL), Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV), United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) and American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL), has warned that a partial shutdown of the Federal government will likely disrupt flight operations. The government shutdown, which would take effect from October 1 if the lawmakers do not reach an agreement over Federal funding or a temporary extension.