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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.

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The Hill broke the news in Washington, United States on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
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