Wow Air shutdown shows why “you’re screwed” is passive voice
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Wow Air shutdown shows why “you’re screwed” is passive voice

Without warning, the Icelandic airline Wow Air has suspended all its flights while seeking additional financing. There is no better illustration of how companies use passive voice to evade blame than its message to passengers. By writing in the passive voice, Wow Air makes it sound as if this is some unfortunate and unforeseen circumstance…

Time to cut burdensome airline regulations? Or add some more?

Time to cut burdensome airline regulations? Or add some more?

The Wall Street Journal reports that Airlines for America, the lobbying organization for airlines, has asked the Department of Transportation to end some popular airline rules. Donald Trump is all about cutting regulations, which is why his DOT asked the airlines what to cut. Any business owner will tell you that regulations are a pain…