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You may want to think twice about flying Southwest Airlines

Listen to my exclusive interview with two former employees from the crumbling airline.

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Mar 19, 2025
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I had the privilege of sitting down with two former Southwest Airlines employees who recently lost their jobs amid the airline’s ongoing operational shake-ups.

They spoke candidly about internal issues that should raise red flags for travelers, from outdated technology to staffing struggles. They also gave an insider’s look at the infamous December 2022 meltdown, when Southwest canceled over 16,700 flights in a matter of days due to a system-wide tech failure, leaving thousands of passengers stranded during peak holiday travel.

This is a must-hear interview—one that pulls back the curtain on what’s really happening behind the scenes at Southwest.

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