Originally Posted by dmcaso

The year is 2093. Southwest has just reported a $12T Q3 loss. A Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes themed Southwest 737-700 closes its door prior to pushback at LAX. On board is a single 560 lb non-binary neurodivergent furry sitting in the very first seat, and a DAL bound pickle ball team made up of 10 HQ employees packed tightly around the fire exit row furiously posting selfies to Instagram and LinkedIn. A few are singing and dancing. Everyone pre-boarded. Unfortunately, these were the only tickets available for this flight due to a new “SafeSpace” campaign for “non-conforming” passengers. Financially the flight operates at a $98,000 loss. But the DEI champions across the globe rejoice for its progressiveness. The flight attendants are cattily disgusting the finer points of the ongoing Contract 2070 discussions that are still taking place. Captain advises it’ll be smooth the entire way. They opt to play it safe and remain seated. The captain apologizes to all 11 pax. The plane jerkily pushes back at 21:58 lcl , 1 hour and 8 minutes late.