Southwest Airlines investigated by feds with questions over ‘unfair & deceptive practice’ after holiday flight meltdown

THE US Department of Transportation has announced a probe into Southwest Airlines Co’s scheduling following the holiday travel meltdown last month. The agency is looking into more flights being sold than the airline could realistically operate. 1 The Department of Transportation announced a probe into Southwest Airlines’ scheduling after the holiday meltdown last month Credit: Getty The department is in the initial phase of its comprehensive investigation into the fiasco that happened in late December. Part of the investigation is to determine whether Southwest took part in an “unfair and deceptive practice” by offering a schedule that could not be… Read Full Article