The US Department of Transportation is flexing its muscles against airlines who operate chronically late flights.

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.

The U.S. Transportation Department is suing Southwest Airlines and has fined Frontier Airlines over "chronically" delayed flights, disrupting passengers' travel and plans.

The US Department of Transportation sued Southwest Airlines and fined Frontier Airlines for flight delays, seeking civil penalties against Southwest and imposing a $650,000 fine on Frontier, part of a broader crackdown on airline delay issues.

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has sued Southwest Airlines for allegedly operating numerous "chronically delayed" flights in violation of federal laws prohibiting deceptive practices.

Co. was sued by the US Transportation Department for allegedly violating rules that require airlines to set and meet realistic flight schedules. The carrier was responsible for “unlawful chronic flight delays” that disrupted passengers’ travel plans,

Transportation Department sues Southwest Airlines, seeking over $2.1 million in penalties for chronically delayed flights.

The lawsuit alleges Southwest illegally operated chronically delayed flights and disrupted passengers' travel plans.

A Southwest Airlines pilot has been arrested by airport police, accused of driving under the influence before a scheduled flight. The airline confirmed the pilot has been removed from duty. This incident comes as the Department of Transportation sues Southwest over persistent flight delays.

Key Takeaways Southwest Airlines stock fell Thursday after the Department of Transportation sued the airline over a pair of "chronically delayed flights."The federal agency says Southwest operated two flights in 2022 that arrived later than scheduled more than half the time for five consecutive months.