corporate travel disruption 2025-09-13T02:06:42Z
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The fluorescent lights of Chicago O'Hare terminal burned my sleep-deprived eyes as another "CANCELED" flashed on departure boards. Outside, horizontal snow erased runways while my frozen fingers fumbled across three different airline apps - United, American, Delta - each contradicting the other about rebooking options. My 4:30 AM wake-up call felt like ancient history; now facing a fourth consecutive night in transit with tomorrow's $2M contract negotiation looming, panic began crystallizing in