Delta's CEO last week also warned a prolonged shutdown could affect the airline.
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CEO Scott Kirby said the federal government shutdown could hurt bookings if it continues.
Despite the funding impasse, essential federal employees including Transportation Security Administration officers and air traffic controllers are required to work without pay. The shutdown started Oct. 1 as Congress failed to pass a funding bill.
Speaking on an earnings call on Thursday, Kirby said the shutdown so far hasn’t impacted the carrier’s business.
Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the airline hasn't seen "any impacts at all" so far from the shutdown but urged a quick resolution.
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