U.S. DOT sues Southwest Airlines, seeks ‘maximum civic penalties'
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The U.S. Department of Transportation has filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for operating chronically delayed flights, seeking maximum civil penalties. Frontier Airlines is also facing a fine for similar issues.
January 17, 2025 | 10:45 am
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Southwest Airlines is being sued by the U.S. Department of Transportation for operating chronically delayed flights, with the agency seeking maximum civil penalties.
The lawsuit from the U.S. DOT could lead to significant financial penalties for Southwest Airlines, potentially impacting its stock negatively in the short term due to legal and reputational risks.
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