Spotlight: FAA Wants to Fine Southwest $90,000 Over Cargo
The Federal Aviation Administration said it will propose a $90,000 fine against Southwest Airlines for allegedly violating hazardous- materials rules. The FAA said Southwest accepted hazardous materials on a passenger flight from Los Angeles to Albuquerque in May. The FAA said the shipment was labeled as ammonium hydroxide but described on the invoice as machine parts. Southwest spokesman Ed Stewart said the Dallas-based airline is studying the charges and plans to answer the FAA in 30 days.
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