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International Business Times
Carla St. Louis

US Sues Southwest Airlines Over 'Chronically Delayed' Flights

A Southwest Airlines jetliner is seen at LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, on Feb. 4, 2024. (Credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The Transportation Department is suing Southwest Airlines, alleging the airline is violating federal regulations by operating chronically delayed flights due to unrealistic scheduling.

The lawsuit seeks maximum civil penalties.

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