Southwest Airlines Fined for Misleading Flight Schedules

Federal regulators have filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines, alleging that the airline deceived thousands of passengers by operating “chronically delayed” flights. The lawsuit claims that Southwest set unrealistic flight schedules, causing disruptions to travelers’ plans. This is not the first time the airline has faced criticism for its scheduling practices, with many passengers reporting long wait times and frequent delays in recent years.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2025/01/15/doj-usdot-southwest-lawsuit-flight-delays