Marketplace All-in-One Welcome to Day One of flight-mageddon
Nov 7, 2025
In this discussion, organizational psychologist Adam Grant shares insights on the aviation crisis as the FAA imposes flight reductions due to controller shortages during a historic shutdown. He highlights how consumers will likely face price hikes and travel disruptions this holiday season. Grant also delves into the evolving concept of workplace emergencies, questioning whether employees should prioritize manager-declared crises and offering best practices for leaders to effectively define and address real emergencies.
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Flight Cuts Tighten Holiday Supply
- The FAA ordered airlines to cut flights at 40 airports to ease air traffic controller strain during the shutdown. This reduces supply just as holiday demand rises, creating pressure on schedules and pricing.
System-Wide Scheduling Chaos
- Airlines face an unprecedented, system-wide scheduling mess because the cuts affect multiple carriers and airports simultaneously. That means delays, refunds, and reroutes will ripple across networks rather than being localized to one airline or storm.
Check Flights Early And Consider Ground Travel
- Travelers should check flight status before heading to the airport and consider ground alternatives for short trips. Expect some flights to be canceled and refunds or rebooking to become necessary.
