`` I have insisted that we have the appropriate maintenance organizational and governance structure in place to ensure that the right decisions are being made . '' NEW : Spokeswoman : 44 planes grounded to see if they need further inspections . Lawmaker calls 1988 hearing , says it 's `` 44 of the worst safety violations '' he 's seen . FAA says Southwest jets made 44 flights without fuselage inspections . Whistle-blowers say Southwest Airlines ' knew of violations but did n't want to disrupt service .
NEW : Spokeswoman : 44 planes grounded to see if they need further inspections . Lawmaker calls 1988 hearing , says it 's `` 44 of the worst safety violations '' he 's seen . FAA says Southwest jets made 44 flights without fuselage inspections . Whistle-blowers say Southwest Airlines ' knew of violations but did n't want to disrupt service .