Are airlines price gouging amid Southwest Airlines chaos?
Stranded Southwest Airlines passengers have been dealt a double whammy this week.
As well as having flights cancelled, they have faced sky-high fares to travel on rival carriers.
That has led to accusations of price gouging.
Some fares have jumped four or five-fold in the past few days.
Are airlines taking advantage of Southwest’s woes and ripping off their passengers?
Travel industry experts have their say.
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