The pilot shortage is here — and it’s grounding flights 

Last week’s announcement from SWISS (cancelling 1,400 flights during the critical summer season due to a lack of pilots) is not just a warning sign nor an isolated incident. It’s the reality of an industry that has waited too long to act, and a wake-up call for decision-makers that have long relied on the open market to supply one of the most vital resources for airlines: Pilots.