DOT To Probe Southwest Cancellations That Stranded Flyers

Southwest Airlines is facing significant operational issues, leading to massive flight cancellations. The Wall Street Journal reports that the airline will operate only a third of its schedule to reposition crews. The Union claims the problem is not due to staffing but rather a systems issue. CEO Bob Jordan acknowledges the operational challenges, while the US Department of Transportation finds the cancellations concerning and plans to investigate if they were controllable and if the airline is supporting affected customers.

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