Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

Turnaround at a gate and a life-or-death go-around judgement are two entirely different operations governed by entirely different sections of the FAA.

Also this was Amazon, not Southwest.



I think the point being made is that time-pressure can come from a company's culture, not just its (unspoken) policies.


Southwest's had a few dramatic overruns by pilots overeager to get on the ground, notably at Burbank (no fatalities) and Midway (one death).




Consider applying for YC's Winter 2027 batch! Applications are open till November 2.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: