The Department of Transportation is suing Southwest Airlines, accusing it of operating two “chronically delayed flights” in 2022 that resulted in 180 flight disruptions.

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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The US Department of Transportation filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines, accusing the carrier of selling flights with unrealistic schedules that operated chronically late. According to the ...

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

Southwest Airlines today announced the airline will offer daily nonstop flights between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) beginning October 2, 2025.

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

According to Bureau of Transportation Statistics data submitted to the DOT by Southwest, the airline was responsible for over 90% of the disruptions. Outgoing Transportation Secretary Pete ...