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FAA computers go down. Oh, the irony!

Friday Forum: After blasting Southwest for its antiquated systems, the FAA suffered a meltdown of its own. What should happen next?

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Christopher Elliott
Jan 13, 2023
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Remember how the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) went after Southwest Airlines for its antiquated computer systems after it suffered a holiday meltdown?

This week, it was the Federal Aviation Administration's turn to have a meltdown. 

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