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.
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Shot in the arm for China’s aviation hub ambitions as homegrown airlines fly deeper into European market
SINGAPORE: Chinese airlines have been swooping in to grab a larger slice of the China-Europe air travel market as their continental counterparts bow out - a calculated strategy that’s not just ...
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Southwest Airlines sued, Frontier fined over flight delays in DOT’s latest crackdown
The Department of Transportation announced Wednesday it was suing Southwest Airlines for chronically delayed flights. “As part of our commitment to supporting passenger rights and fairness in ...
Southwest Airlines profit exceeds expectations on improved pricing power
U.S. budget carrier Southwest Airlines' fourth-quarter profit surpassed Wall Street estimates on Thursday, helped by robust travel demand and improved airfares.
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Southwest Airlines Sued by DOT Over Flight Delays on 2 Major Routes
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Southwest Airlines sued by DOT for chronically delayed flights
The U.S. Department of Transportation sued Southwest Airlines Wednesday, alleging it illegally operates flights that are persistently delayed, harming passengers and fair competition in the ...
New York Post23d
Southwest Airlines sued by feds over chronically delayed flights
The Biden administration on Wednesday sued Southwest Airlines, accusing the carrier of illegally operating multiple chronically delayed flights and disrupting passengers’ travel. The ...
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China Airlines Chairman Hsieh Su-Chien Dies
China Airlines Chairman Hsieh Su-Chien (right) pictured in 2023 with Boeing's Stan Deal after signing on for more 787s. Credit: Boeing SINGAPORE—The chairman of Taiwan's China Airlines ...
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Southwest Airlines hits pause on corporate hiring, promotions and summer internships to cut costs
Southwest Airlines is hitting pause on corporate hiring, promotions and summer internships to cut costs after months of pressure from an activist investor. The Dallas-based airline is also halting ...
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Southwest Airlines pilot arrested just before takeoff and accused of DUI
A Southwest Airlines pilot suspected of being drunk was removed from the cockpit and arrested just before takeoff Wednesday at a Georgia airport, according to airline officials and authorities in ...
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Southwest Airlines is pressing pause on hiring and staff rallies to cut costs
Southwest Airlines is pausing corporate hiring to cut costs, a company spokesperson confirmed to Business Insider. The spokesperson said the airline was "pausing all noncontract internal and ...