93 Unable to continue ignoring what happened at Southwest, media turns to usual tactics to control the narrative (archive.is) posted 3 years ago by altmehere 3 years ago by altmehere +93 / -0 19 comments share 19 comments share save hide report block hide replies
A sort of middle ground explanation:
https://amgreatness.com/2021/10/11/a-southwest-pilot-explains-what-happened-over-the-weekend/
tl/dr: Southwest relies on pilots working overtime to make its schedule. Mandate news dampened enthusiasm, pilots stopped jumping for the time and a half, and cascade of problems ensued.