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Airline industry grapples with tech failures and near-misses

It has been a rough week for the aviation business and its passengers. Delta experienced days of delays and thousands of flight cancellations that angered travelers and gave the airline a black eye. It’s now being investigated by the Department of Transportation for its response. Southwest is also being investigated by the FAA for a series of close calls. Miles O’Brien reports.

Airline industry grapples with tech failures and near-misses

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