Why is Southwest being investigated?


Why is Southwest being investigated? The department first disclosed in January it was reviewing whether Southwest executives engaged in unrealistic scheduling of flights which under federal law is considered an unfair and deceptive practice. USDOT said Wednesday it is continuing its rigorous and comprehensive investigation.


What are weaknesses of Southwest Airlines?

Southwest Airlines' Weaknesses
  • Lack of Diversification. Over dependence on a single revenue source exposes a company to catastrophic loss in case of uncertainty or economic turmoil within that sector. ...
  • Dependent on the US Market. ...
  • Overdependence on Boeing 737s.


Which airline has no crash record?

Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian has been flying planes since 1929 and never once had a fatal accident, making it, if our stats stand up, the longest functioning carrier to have never lost a passenger. It may have suffered two bankruptcies (1993 and 2003) but it has not compromised on safety.


Which airline has never had a crash?

Running since 1929, Hawaiian is among the oldest airlines in the world but, remarkably, it has never suffered a single fatal crash or hull loss.


What is the most untrusted airline?

U.S. travelers report that American Airlines is the most unreliable airline in the world when measured by the total flight problems and reported complaints in 2022. American is also the world's largest airline, so this finding may not surprise frequent flyers. However, the other results are fascinating.