The origins of the shortage began in the early days of the virus pandemic when pilot hiring, training, and licensing came to a standstill. Then airlines forced thousands of pilots into early retirement to reduce labor costs as travel demand cratered.
The combination of reduced flights, pilot shortage, soaring jet fuel costs, and robust flying demand has sent ticket prices sky-high.
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