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.
Government sues Southwest Airlines over ‘chronically delayed’ flights
A lawsuit filed against Southwest alleges the airline operated multiple “chronically delayed” flights affecting thousands of passengers.
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 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.
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.
Allegedly intoxicated Southwest Airlines pilot arrested at airport ahead of flight
A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested this week for allegedly reporting to work at a Georgia airport intoxicated, causing his Chicago-bound flight to be delayed for hours. The pilot, identified as 52-year-old David Allsop,
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.
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Transportation Department sues Southwest, fines Frontier Airlines over chronic flight delays
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Southwest Airlines sued, Frontier fined over flight delays in DOT’s latest crackdown
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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 ...
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.
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Southwest Airlines Sued by DOT Over Flight Delays on 2 Major Routes
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 approaches San Diego ... Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasized the importance of passenger rights and fair competition in the airline industry, ...