Southwest is disappointed that DOT chose to file a lawsuit over two flights that occurred more than two years ago," a spokesperson for the airline said.

This "sends a message to all airlines" that DOT will go to court in order "to enforce passenger protections," Pete Buttigieg said.

Southwest Airlines stock fell Thursday after the Department of Transportation sued the airline over a pair of "chronically delayed flights."

The government also fined Denver-based discount carrier Frontier Airlines $650,000 for flight delay issues. The U.S. Department of Transportation said Southwest flight 1029 between Chicago Midway ...

The lawsuit filed in California alleges that Southwest illegally operated chronically delayed flights and disrupted passengers’ travel plans.

The agency is seeking civil penalties against Southwest Airlines, and also fined Frontier Airlines for its continuous delays.

DOT sues Southwest Airlines, accusing the airline of chronic flight delays while citing unrealistic scheduling that disrupted passengers.

United States and U.S. Department of Transportation DOT announced a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines (LUV) for illegally operating multiple

The Department of Transportation is suing Southwest Airlines, accusing it of operating two “chronically delayed flights” in 2022 that resulted in 180 flight disruptions.

The US Department of Transportation sued Southwest Airlines and fined Frontier Airlines for flight delays, seeking civil penalties against Southwest and imposing a $650,000 fine on Frontier, part of a broader crackdown on airline delay issues.

The Transportation Department is taking legal action against Southwest, alleging the airline illegally operated persistently delayed flights and disrupted passengers' travel plans.