Episode 1516 • • 15:44 - 22:29
1516: Carbon Bomb
Southwest Airlines IT Infrastructure Failures and Bankruptcy Speculation
Industry analysts suggest Southwest Airlines' collapse was caused by an obsolete crew-rescheduling system known as "REACCOM" that failed to handle mass disruptions. The airline's corporate culture reportedly declined following the death of founder Herb Kelleher, leading to speculation about potential bankruptcy or acquisition. There is further speculation that the crisis may be used to renew political interest in high-speed rail projects.