Forbes Staff Writer Suzanne Rowan Kelleher joins Forbes Talks to discuss the fallout from the government shutdown on essential infrastructure and the workforce. She explains the immediate impact on business continuity as unpaid air traffic controllers and TSA agents lead to flight delays and airport chaos. They also cover the financial strain that pushes essential personnel to seek side hustles for survival.
Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2025/10/24/air-traffic-controller-sick-calls-flight-delays/
00:00 Introduction 00:33 The Shutdown's Immediate Impact on Air Traffic Controllers 03:20 How Sick Calls Lead to Ground Delays 05:50 Will Travel Chaos End the Shutdown 08:10 Clarifying the TSA Versus Air Traffic Control Difference 08:55 The Knock-On Effect at Major Hub Airports 11:13 Advice for Travelers with Booked Trips 16:11 The Shutdown's Threat to the Air Traffic Control Pipeline 20:09 Final Travel Advice and Mitigation Strategies
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