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Plagued by delays, major airlines pressure lawmakers to end the shutdown The major airlines are pressing lawmakers to end the government shutdown. NPR's A Martinez speaks to Geoff Freeman, CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, about the effect on the airline industry. Plagued by delays, major airlines pressure lawmakers to end the shutdown October 31, 20254:50 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition A Martínez Plagued by delays, major airlines pressure lawmakers to end the shutdown Audio will be available later today. The major airlines are pressing lawmakers to end the government shutdown. NPR's A Martinez speaks to Geoff Freeman, CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, about the effect on the airline industry.