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 ...

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 ...

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Southwest, however, allows passengers to cancel their tickets up to 10 minutes before departure. For Wanna Get Away and Wanna ...

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 ...

Chicago Midway is one of Southwest Airlines’ busiest cities. According to Southwest, the carrier first entered the market on ...

The Department of Transportation is suing Southwest Airlines, accusing it of operating ... “seeks maximum civil penalties,” according to a DOT news release. It alleges the Dallas-based airline ...

Analyst Stephen Trent observed that Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) has not kept up with peers in those areas and sees valuation as stretched. "As US network airlines enjoy positive earnings quality ...