CLT, Partners Offer Shutdown Assistance

As we close out the year, CLT would like to take a moment to thank our airline partners, federal partners, concessionaires, Aviation Department employees and many others. Each of you contributes to the success of our airport, whether we are hitting record-breaking passenger numbers or feeling the impacts of a 43-day federal government shutdown.

We sincerely thank you for supporting your coworkers, federal employees, and our customers and passengers. Your contributions haven't gone unnoticed.

By coming together during the federal shutdown, CLT organized and led a comprehensive food drive and supported various initiatives. Your time and donations were crucial to the success of these efforts, including but not limited to:

• Food & Essentials Drive served over 600 federal employees with necessities, including canned and boxed food, snacks, household essentials, personal care and baby supplies, three days a week during two-hour blocks.

• Women in Aviation and the CLT Spirit Committee coordinated food bank volunteers and received donations.

• 150 Aviation Department employees volunteered to assist TSA operations at security checkpoints, helping direct passengers and communicate TSA guidance to ensure continued efficiency.

• Crisis Assistance Ministry on-site partnership (Nov. 5-21) supported federal employees by providing intake for 61 individuals and processing applications to connect them with vital resources and services.

• American Airlines provided meals and gasoline for federal employees in partnership with Menzies, ABM and Prospect.

• DaVinci Jets employees brought food and supplies to the office, and one of its Gulfstream 280 pilots volunteered to collect and deliver them, filling the entire bed of his pickup truck. In addition, DaVinci’s Director of Operations personally delivered donuts to the air traffic control tower.

• HMSHost donated one thousand $10 dining vouchers, 24 pizzas, $800 worth of baby essentials and five pallets of various items, including snacks and paper products, as well as additional discounts at all HMSHost locations.

• Our DBE partners contributed over 400 meals at Burger King, meals to more than 1,700 workers at Bojangles and Red Mango, $1,800 in canned goods, and a $500 donation to Second Harvest Food Bank.

Lifting each other during challenges helps us grow stronger together. CLT exemplified this in October-November 2025.

Here’s to a healthy and safe New Year and beyond. We appreciate you!

CLT Airport