Newsbleak forgets to mention that the one airline - Southwest - that didn’t have layoffs was the one who isn’t unionized. In fact, as many airlines gave up routes and terminal space, Southwest lapped them up.
Non-union Southwest laps the other airlines because they aren’t beholden to overbearing unions.
I know, I know. Cattle car. No frills. Frequent stops, etc. But Southwest has a business model that works and it’s been working for 40 years now. A lot of that has to do with managers running their business without the constant meddling of unions.
Obviously you are unaware of the fact that Southwest is a big union shop. It is definitely not non-union. Don't feel bad. It is a common error by those that don't know much about airlines, or Southwest in particular. Research is always a good thing. I am often embarrassed when I shoot from the hip around here. A little research before posting helps, but not always. :-)
That is absolutely the LAST piece of information this simple, Ubama-loving professor would include in his thesis.
That comment will come as a heck of a surprise to the 90% or so of Southwest Airlines employees that belong to unions.
FYI Southwest is THE most unionized airline in the industry.