The Transportation Department alleges Southwest Airlines was “illegally operating multiple chronically delayed flights.”

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

Yesterday, the United States and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) disclosed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines, accusing the airline of chronically delayed flights and interrupting passengers’ travels.

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

The DOT's moves come weeks after issuing a multi-million dollar fine against JetBlue.

The Department of Transportation is suing Southwest Airlines and accusing the carrier of “illegally operating multiple chronically delayed flights” that resulted in 180 flight disruptions on two routes in 2022.

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

The Transportation Department is stepping up enforcement of persistent flight delays with a lawsuit against Dallas-based Southwest Airlines and a

A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested Wednesday at a Georgia airport just before takeoff and accused of driving under the influence, according to airline officials and authorities in Georgia.