Transportation Department sues Southwest Airlines, fines Frontier for chronically delayed flights
The lawsuit alleges Southwest illegally operated chronically delayed flights and disrupted passengers' travel plans.
Southwest Airlines sued, Frontier fined over flight delays in DOT’s latest crackdown
"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 included as delays within this calculation." The DOT said it ...
Southwest Airlines Sued by DOT Over Flight Delays on 2 Major Routes
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 ...
Southwest Airlines sued by DOT for chronically delayed flights
The U.S. Department of Transportation sued Southwest Airlines Wednesday, alleging it illegally operates flights that are persistently delayed, harming passengers and fair competition in the airline industry.
U.S. sues Southwest, fines Frontier over 'chronically' delayed flights
The U.S. Transportation Department is suing Southwest Airlines and has fined Frontier Airlines over "chronically" delayed flights, disrupting passengers' travel and plans.
Southwest pilot arrested for DUI as DOT sues airline over delays
A Southwest Airlines pilot has been arrested by airport police, accused of driving under the influence before a scheduled flight. The airline confirmed the pilot has been removed from duty. This incident comes as the Department of Transportation sues Southwest over persistent flight delays.
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US DOT Sues Southwest Airlines, Fines Frontier Airlines 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 ...
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DOT sues Southwest Airlines over 2 ‘chronically delayed’ flight routes
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 ...
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What DOT's $2M fine on JetBlue for delays means for Connecticut flyers out of Bradley and JFK
Connecticut JetBlue passengers of a chronically delayed flight are eligible for monetary compensation ... is the first time the DOT has issued a fine for chronic delays, noting JetBlue ...
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8,000+ flights canceled, delayed Friday as winter storm hits Southeast
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 ...