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title: "Airline CEOs Push Congress to End Shutdown as  AAL, UAL, DAL Stocks in Focus"
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description: "Major U.S. airline CEOs, including those from American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, are urging Congress to end the government shutdown as travel demand increases. With the spring travel rush approaching, they warn of growing airport lines and pressure on airline stocks. The executives emphasize the need for funding for the Department of Homeland Security to ensure smooth operations. Cargo companies like FedEx and UPS also joined the call for a resolution."
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# Airline CEOs Push Congress to End Shutdown as  AAL, UAL, DAL Stocks in Focus

Major U.S. airline leaders are asking Congress to end the current government shutdown as travel lines grow at airports across the country. The warning comes as the spring travel rush draws near and millions of passengers prepare to fly. It also comes as a fair share of airline stocks face pressure since the turn of the year.

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In a joint letter, chief executives from American Airlines (AAL), United Airlines (UAL), Delta Air Lines (DAL), Southwest Airlines (LUV), JetBlue Airways (JBLU), and Alaska Air Group (ALK) urged lawmakers to reach a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security. The group also included cargo firms FedEx (FDX), United Parcel Service (UPS), and Atlas Air.

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