In this episode, I scrutinize the storyline provided for the rampant flight cancellations and delays.  The mainstream media explains flight problems stem from four things:

· Bad weather

· A surge in demand

· Staff shortages (specifically pilot shortages)

· COVID-19 outbreaks among airline personnel

I reject these explanations as the real reason behind ongoing flight delays and cancellations.  While each of these bullet points may all be logical and potentially even true contributors, I don't think they're the real reason.

Transcript:

https://inbetweengame.com/why-flights-being-delayed-cancelled/

Resources:

LA Times - July 22, 2022

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2022-07-22/flight-delays-cancelations-summer-2022

Forbes - July 19, 2022

https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2022/07/19/why-delayed-flights-not-going-away-soon/?sh=4f7c78b57271

CBSNews.com – August 8, 2022

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/flight-delay-canceled-weather-pilot-shortage/

CNET – September 1, 2022

https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/traveling-over-labor-day-weekend-heres-what-to-do-if-your-flight-is-delayed-or-canceled/

https://www.zippia.com/advice/airline-industry-statistics/