By Andrew Tangel
The Federal Aviation Administration said it completed its review of Southwest Airlines after a string of close calls and didn't "identify any significant safety issues."
The Dallas-based airline had experienced various safety incidents earlier this year, including flights that descended to low altitudes too early and a flight that took off from a closed runway.
A Southwest spokesman said the airline appreciated working with the FAA as part of their mutual dedication to safety.
Southwest said it formed a team of experts and leaders from the airline, its unions and the FAA to take a close look at its safety system.
The FAA conducted a similar probe of safety practices at United Airlines earlier this year. That probe ended without the agency finding significant safety issues at the airline.
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