The US Department of Transportation is flexing its muscles against airlines who operate chronically late flights.

Southwest is disappointed that DOT chose to file a lawsuit over two flights that occurred more than two years ago," a spokesperson for the airline said.

The US Department of Transportation sued Southwest Airlines and fined Frontier Airlines for flight delays, seeking civil penalties against Southwest and imposing a $650,000 fine on Frontier, part of a broader crackdown on airline delay issues.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is suing Southwest Airlines, claiming the company illegally delayed certain routes for months. The agency said Wednesday that from April to August 2022, Southwest had 180 flight disruptions on its routes between ...

(ABC 6 News) — The U.S. Department of Transportation says it is prepared to take airlines to court over flight delays. The agency has filed a lawsuit against Southwest, accusing the airline of illegally operating chronically delayed flights and disrupting passengers’ travel plans.

The Transportation Department is stepping up enforcement of persistent flight delays with a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines and a fine against Frontier Airlines. The agency said the U.S ...

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 ...

The Transportation Department alleges Southwest Airlines was “illegally operating multiple chronically delayed flights” in 2022.

A Southwest ... to the U.S. Department of Treasury, but the other half can be waived if the airline doesn't operate any chronically delayed flights for the next three years. “Airlines have ...

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Having your luggage lost or mishandled can derail an exciting trip before it even begins. When it comes to keeping track of travelers' baggage, some airports and airlines fare better than others.

With the United States being the biggest aviation market in the world, passengers have multiple airlines to choose from on most routes. Some prioritize premium options, particularly on longer transcontinental routes, while for others, a basic economy with ...