One chronically delayed flight ... the DOT fined Southwest $140 million over its 2022 holiday meltdown and required the airline to set up a compensation system for customers impacted by delays ...
The DOT is suing Southwest, accusing the airline of causing chronic flight delays. A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 approaches San Diego International Airport for a landing from Tucson December 20 ...
Karon points out that last year, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) enacted a "new set of regulations that airlines must abide by, which include compensation for flight delays ...
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines and a fine against Frontier Airlines as part of a crackdown on how carriers handle flight delays.
The lawsuit alleges Southwest failed to fix its schedule to avoid the delays. Under DOT rules, a flight is considered “chronically delayed” if it is flown at least 10 times a month and arrives ...
"Under DOT rules, a flight is chronically delayed if it is flown at least 10 times a month and arrives more than 30 minutes late more than 50 percent of the time. Cancellations and diversions are ...
When a flight is canceled for reasons within an airline's control, travelers who choose to stick it out are eligible for compensation ... or delays. According to the DOT, a controllable ...