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.
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.
Southwest Airlines falls after DOT lawsuit, Citi bear call
Southwest Airline Co. (NYSE:LUV) turned lower in premarket action on Thursday as investors digested the lawsuit filed by the Department of Transportation over violating rules establishing realistic flight schedules and disrupting the travel plans of passengers.
DOT sues Southwest Airlines for ‘chronically delayed flights'
The Department of Transportation is suing Southwest Airlines and accusing the carrier of “illegally operating multiple chronically delayed flights” that resulted in 180 flight disruptions on two routes in 2022.
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.
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 over “unlawful, chronic flight delays,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced in a Jan. 15 statement.
DOT sues Southwest, fines Frontier Airlines over chronic flight delays
This "sends a message to all airlines" that DOT will go to court in order "to enforce passenger protections," Pete Buttigieg said.
Southwest pilot arrested for DUI as DOT sues airline over delays
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.
Southwest sued by DOT for chronically delayed flights
The Department of Transportation sues Southwest Airlines for chronically delayed flights, joining recent actions against Frontier and JetBlue.
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.
Southwest Airlines pilot arrested just before takeoff and accused of DUI
A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested Wednesday at a Georgia airport just before takeoff and accused of driving under the influence, according to airline officials and authorities in Georgia.
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