Episode 63 • • 3:08 - 5:52
63: Save This Polar Bear
EasyJet, Southwest Airlines, PSA History, In-Flight Comedy
EasyJet and Southwest Airlines are compared regarding their "speedy boarding" models and operational efficiency. The history of Pacific Southwest Airlines (PSA) is explored, including its acquisition by US Airways and the subsequent removal of its iconic "smile" branding and in-flight comedy routines. The hosts reflect on the loss of personality in the airline industry as it transitioned into a spreadsheet-driven business.