Transportation Department sues Southwest Airlines, fines Frontier for chronically delayed flights
The lawsuit alleges Southwest illegally operated chronically delayed flights and disrupted passengers' travel plans.
DOT sues Southwest Airlines over 2 ‘chronically delayed’ flight routes
The Department of Transportation is suing Southwest Airlines, accusing it of operating two “chronically delayed flights” in 2022 that resulted in 180 flight disruptions.
DOJ Sues Southwest Airlines
Southwest is disappointed that DOT chose to file a lawsuit over two flights that occurred more than two years ago," a spokesperson for the airline said.
Southwest Airlines sued by DOT for chronically delayed flights
The U.S. Department of Transportation sued Southwest Airlines Wednesday, alleging it illegally operates flights that are persistently delayed, harming passengers and fair competition in the airline industry.
DOT goes after 2 more airlines over delayed flights
Southwest Airlines was sued in federal court by the Department of Transportation, while Frontier was hit with a $650,000 fine.
US sues Southwest Airlines, fines Frontier for chronically delayed flights
The lawsuit filed in California alleges that Southwest illegally operated chronically delayed flights and disrupted passengers’ travel plans.
US Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronically Delayed Flights
Southwest in December 2023 agreed to provide $90 million in travel vouchers of $75 or more to passengers delayed at least three hours getting to final destinations because of an airline-caused issue or cancellation, part of a USDOT settlement over the carrier's December 2022 holiday meltdown.
Department of Transportation sues Southwest Airlines for 'chronically delayed flights'
The Department of Transportation sued Southwest Airlines Wednesday alleging it deceived customers by offering flights it knew it could not make on time.
Bay Area flight at heart of DOT's lawsuit against Southwest
In this week’s airline news, the Transportation Department continues its battle against chronically delayed flights with new actions against Southwest and Frontier; TSA cites a small drop in the number of guns intercepted in passengers’ carry-ons last year;
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Southwest Airlines sued, Frontier fined over flight delays in DOT’s latest crackdown
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Southwest Airlines sued by feds over chronically delayed flights
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US government sues Southwest Airlines and fines Frontier for chronically delayed flights
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