Southwest Airlines Develops Software Fix to Prevent Future Travel Meltdowns
Following its disastrous Christmas travel season, which saw the cancellation of 16,700 flights, Southwest Airlines is testing new software fixes — and facing an inquiry from the Dept. of Transportation (DOT) for “unrealistic scheduling of flights.” Lowe Llaguno | Shutterstock CNN reports that the airline’s existing software system will remain in place. However, changes stemming…