The Department of Transportation is suing Southwest Airlines, accusing it of operating two “chronically delayed flights” in ...

Today's action sends a message to all airlines that the Department is prepared to go to court in order to enforce passenger protections.” According to the DOT, Southwest operated two flights ...

The DOT considers taking action once a chronically delayed flight is advertised at its normal time for more than four months ...

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines, accusing the airline of illegal practices by operating chronically delayed flights. The suit announced ...

The Department of Transportation has sued Southwest Airlines, alleging the carrier operated chronically delayed flights.

In 2024, Southwest led the industry by completing more than 99 percent of its flights without cancellation." In its lawsuit, DOT maintained its rules provide airlines time to fix their schedule ...

The DOT defines a "chronically delayed" flight as one that is "flown at least 10 times a month and arrives more than 30 minutes late more than 50 percent of the time." Disruptions also include ...

The United States and U.S. Department of Transportation filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines on Jan. 15 for illegally ...

The Transportation Department continues its battle against chronically delayed flights with new actions against Southwest, ...

United States and U.S. Department of Transportation DOT announced a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines (LUV) for illegally operating multiple ...

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