Delta Airlines has issued a warning alongside other prominent U.S. airlines about the possibility of considerable travel disruptions due to plans by U.S. authorities to suspend customs and immigration processing at several key airports. The airlines involved include United, American, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines, all cautioning that this move could severely affect operations.
Airports and Countries Potentially Affected
The airports under consideration for halting customs and immigration functions are Chicago O’Hare, JFK in New York, Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco, and Newark. Travelers arriving from countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, India, and Germany might encounter significant delays and cancellations as a result.
This prospective halt in customs processing has raised concerns among these major carriers, as it could disrupt normal airport operations and impact international arrivals at some of the nation’s busiest entry points. While the exact timing and duration of this potential suspension remain unspecified, the warnings highlight the risk of substantial inconvenience for passengers.
