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.