Southwest Airlines hit with US lawsuit over delayed flights in 2022
As part of a regulatory crackdown on “chronically” late flights, federal transport regulators are suing the carrier after reaching deals with two others.
Southwest Airlines sued, Frontier fined over flight delays in DOT’s latest crackdown
The DOT filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines, citing a pattern of chronic delays, as the government pushes for stricter accountability.
Transportation Department sues Southwest, fines Frontier Airlines over chronic flight delays
Southwest Airlines is being sued and Frontier Airlines fined over chronic flight delays by the Department of Transportation, the DOT announced Wednesday. Why it matters: Wednesday's announcement by the outgoing Biden administration's Transportation Secretary,
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.
US government sues Southwest Airlines and fines Frontier for chronically delayed flights
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said airlines have a legal obligation to ensure that their schedules list realistic departure and arrival times.
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.
The DOT sues Southwest and fines Frontier
Yesterday, the United States and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) disclosed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines, accusing the airline of chronically delayed flights and interrupting passengers’ travels.
Southwest Airlines sued by U.S. over ‘chronically late’ flights
The Biden Administration sued Dallas-based Southwest Airlines Wednesday for operating two “chronically late” flights, in the White House’s latest move to hold the industry accountable for delays and cancellations.
The Transportation Department sues Southwest Airlines for alleged oft-delayed flights
The agency is seeking civil penalties against Southwest Airlines, and also fined Frontier Airlines for its continuous delays.
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;
Southwest sued by feds for 'chronically delayed' flights
The Department of Transportation is suing the airline for what it characterized as months of "chronically delayed" flights — those that arrive at least 30 minutes late more than half the time.
Federal Government Sues Southwest Over ‘Chronic,’ ‘Unlawful’ Conduct
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) filed a lawsuit in a San Francisco court against Southwest Airlines ...
Southwest’s valuation is out of whack, Citi says in new ‘sell’ call
Southwest Airlines’ stock was falling Thursday, after Citigroup downgraded the stock to sell from neutral, arguing that the ...