Why Southwest Airlines Is Falling Apart | The Wall Street Takeover

Описание: For nearly 50 years, Southwest Airlines was everything other airlines weren’t.
Free checked bags. Open seating. Loyal employees. Happy customers.
It proved that treating people well could also be incredibly profitable.

Then everything changed.

In this video, we break down why Southwest Airlines is falling apart, how a series of operational failures exposed long-ignored weaknesses, and how Wall Street — led by activist investors like Elliott Investment Management — took control of the airline’s future.

This is not just the story of an airline.
It’s a case study in how financial pressure can dismantle a successful business model, erase company culture, and turn a customer-first brand into just another fee-driven corporation.

✈️ In this deep dive, you’ll learn:

Why Southwest Airlines was different for decades
What went wrong during the 2022 Winter Storm meltdown
How outdated technology crippled operations
Why activist investors targeted Southwest
How Wall Street pressure changed pricing, seating, and company culture
What this means for airline passengers and employees

Southwest didn’t fail overnight.
It was reshaped by financial forces that value short-term gains over long-term trust.

👇 Join the discussion:
Have you noticed these changes at Southwest Airlines?
Do you think the airline can ever recover what made it special?

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