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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 Airlines sued, Frontier fined over flight delays in DOT’s latest crackdown
The DOT filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines, citing a pattern of chronic delays, as the government pushes for stricter accountability.
DOT sues Southwest, fines Frontier Airlines over chronic flight delays
This "sends a message to all airlines" that DOT will go to court in order "to enforce passenger protections," Pete Buttigieg said.
US sues Southwest Airlines over chronically delayed flights
President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday sued Southwest Airlines , accusing the carrier of illegally operating multiple chronically delayed flights and disrupting passengers’ travel.
DOT sues Southwest Airlines over 2 ‘chronically delayed’ flight routes
The Department of Transportation is suing Southwest Airlines, accusing it of operating two “chronically delayed flights” in 2022 that resulted in 180 flight disruptions.
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.
U.S. Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronic Delays
The Transportation Department said in a lawsuit that two of the airline’s routes were consistently delayed in violation of federal rules.
Government sues Southwest Airlines over ‘chronically delayed’ flights
A lawsuit filed against Southwest alleges the airline operated multiple “chronically delayed” flights affecting thousands of passengers.
DOT goes after 2 more airlines over delayed flights
Southwest Airlines was sued in federal court by the Department of Transportation, while Frontier was hit with a $650,000 fine.
Southwest pilot removed from cockpit, booked for DUI
A Southwest Airlines pilot was removed from the cockpit ahead of a Wednesday flight from Georgia to Chicago and was booked on ...
Southwest Airlines pilot accused of DUI is arrested at Georgia airport before flight
A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested at a Georgia airport and accused of DUI on Wednesday. A TSA officer smelled alcohol ...
Southwest Airlines pilot arrested at Georgia airport for allegedly showing up to work intoxicated: police
A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Georgia for allegedly driving under ...
Southwest to pause some hiring, summer internships in cost-cutting measure
Southwest Airlines is looking to trim costs by implementing a hiatus on certain hiring, most summer internships and "rallies" ...
Illinois State Police trooper hurt in crash while responding to earlier accident in South Barrington
The trooper was going through the intersection of Route 59 and Higgins Road with his lights and sirens on, when another ...
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Southwest unveils 2 new international 'gateways' ahead of groundbreaking Icelandair pact
Southwest Airlines will launch its partnership with Icelandair in February, and plans to expand its international "gateways" ...
2-alarm blaze sends SW Portland duplex up in smoke; firefighters save resident inside building
A fire early Wednesday morning destroyed a duplex in Southwest Portland’s Multnomah Village neighborhood. Portland Fire & ...
3 injured in rollover crash involving ambulance on Southwest Side
A rollover crash involving four vehicles, including an ambulance and a semi-truck, on the Southwest Side, left three people ...