U.S. Legislators Push For More DOT Oversight After Southwest Chaos

Southwest Airlines
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WASHINGTON—U.S. lawmakers are upping pressure on the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) to hold airlines accountable for operational disruptions following in the wake of Southwest Airlines’ holiday meltdown. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Wash.), the ranking member of the House Committee on Transportation...
Lori Ranson

Lori covers North American and Latin airlines for Aviation Week and is also a Senior Analyst for CAPA - Centre for Aviation.

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