Southwest Airlines backs down on vax mandate!

This is huge! SWAL backing down on the vax mandate? I honestly don’t know if all the cancellations over the last few weeks were the result of people using up their sick time in anticipation of being fired (cant blame them), or the fact that, according to a pilot friend of mine “SWAL used to be run by pilots – now they’re run by accountants”, or higher gas prices making it impossible to stay solvent if all flights aren’t completely packed…I’ve heard various theories from various people. Bottom line is, they were panicked about the holiday flying season and the repercussions and bad PR of thousands of travelers stranded as a result of mass firings. They might decided to reinstitute them after the holidays – who knows? But if you are nervous about getting the jab, stay strong, WAIT until the very last minute. WAIT until they fire you. Your company might just back down.