BONUS: How the Government Shutdown Grounded America’s Flights

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The FAA just announced flight cuts at 40 U.S. airports, all tied to the government shutdown.

In this bonus episode:

• Why air traffic control staffing is reaching a breaking point
• How airlines like Delta and United will decide what to cancel
• What smart leaders do when government policy hits business operations

A quick 15-minute breakdown on policy, pressure, and decision-making when the skies (and D.C.) shut down.

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Chapters

• 00:40 Understanding the Government Shutdown
• 03:26 Impact on Airlines and Air Travel
• 06:02 Business Leadership During Crisis
• 07:06 Operational Strategies for Airlines
• 11:35 Customer Relations and Communication

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