US drops suit against Southwest Airlines over chronically delayed flights
- The U.S. Department of Justice dropped a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines that accused the carrier of operating chronically delayed flights, filed by the Biden administration in its final days.
- The Department of Transportation stated that Southwest operated unrealistic schedules and sought maximum civil penalties after two flights were recorded as chronically delayed.
- Southwest expressed disappointment regarding the lawsuit, noting that it was based on incidents from over two years ago.
- In December 2023, Southwest agreed to provide $90 million in travel vouchers to passengers affected by delays due to airline-caused issues.
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US Drops Suit Against Southwest Airlines Over Chronically Delayed Flights
The U.S. Department of Justice dropped a lawsuit late on Friday against Southwest Airlines, filed by the Biden administration in its final days, that accused the carrier of illegally operating chronically delayed flights.
US drops suit against Southwest Airlines over chronically delayed flights
The U.S. Department of Justice dropped a lawsuit late on Friday against Southwest Airlines , filed by the Biden administration in its final days, that accused the carrier of illegally operating chronically delayed flights.
Trump administration drops Biden-era lawsuit against Southwest Airlines
The Trump administration on Friday dropped a lawsuit brought against Southwest Airlines by former President Biden’s Transportation Department (DOT) alleging it advertised unrealistic flight schedules.
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