The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines and imposed a fine on Frontier Airlines for operating chronically delayed flights. 

On January 15, 2025, the DOT issued a statement saying that operating chronically delayed flights is “an unrealistic scheduling practice” and can “harm both passengers and fair competition across the airline industry.” 

“Airlines have a legal obligation to ensure that their flight schedules provide travelers with realistic departure and arrival times,” said Pete Buttigieg, US Transportation Secretary. 

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