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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