They Saw This Coming!! - Southwest Meltdown

Was this just a series of unfortunate events, or a reflection of a much deeper rot at the heart of America’s business culture?

This week on 51/49, James reveals the truth about Southwest Airlines, and the US airline industry in general by diving into facts and figures to discuss the real reason of Southwest Airlines travel apocalypse, and how a society and culture built around profit maximization left thousands of travelers stranded during the 2022 holiday season.

0:00 I'm Never Flying Southwest Again!
2:09 Airline Deregulation Act
3:25 Southwest Airlines' Genius Hoodwink
7:14 Airlines are NOT a Utility

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