Airline cancellations are spiking as July Fourth looms

> As the shortage intensifies, some industry analysts have proposed easing the requirements for pilot certification — including the rule requiring 1,500 hours of flight time before piloting a commercial aircraft.

Commercial pilots were very overworked even before the pandemic. What could possibly go wrong?

The list of airlines one deems safe enough to fly is going to shrink even more.

Trying to have a “vacation” these days is simply not worth the effort.