The following statement is attributable to Airlines for America (A4A):

We are grateful to members of the House of Representatives for passing legislation that will reopen the federal government. The shutdown has caused significant disruptions for the traveling and shipping public and added stress on our nation’s air traffic controllers and TSA officers who have been working without pay for 43 days. 

Having a fully functioning government is vital to ensuring that our nation’s airspace is safe, reliable and open, especially at this time of record air travel and increased reliance on cargo shipments. Reopening the government will allow U.S. airlines to restore their operations ahead of the busy Thanksgiving holiday. 

We appreciate President Trump for acting with urgency and signing this bill into law tonight.