Mike Body

Mike Boyd, an aviation expert and president of Boyd Group International, sheds light on the current travel chaos due to the government shutdown. He discusses staggering flight cancellations and delays, predicting limited improvements by Thanksgiving. Boyd also highlights how the shutdown disrupts air traffic controller training, worsening staffing shortages. Regional economies suffer as fewer flights lead to layoffs and infrastructure damage. Additionally, he touches on the controversial topic of privatizing air traffic control, weighing its potential benefits against trade-offs.