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 filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines, citing a pattern of chronic delays, as the government pushes for stricter accountability.

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Federal regulators filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines on Wednesday ... travel plans by operating “chronically delayed” flights. “Airlines have a legal obligation to ensure that ...

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 ...

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The Department of Transportation announced Wednesday it was suing Southwest Airlines for chronically delayed flights. “As part of our commitment to supporting passenger rights and fairness in ...

The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) is suing Southwest Airlines for “illegally operating multiple chronically delayed flights and disrupting passengers’ travel,” according to a press ...

The Biden administration on Wednesday sued Southwest Airlines, accusing the carrier of illegally operating multiple chronically delayed flights and disrupting passengers’ travel. The ...