The Transportation Department is seeking over $2.1 million in civil penalties from Southwest Airlines for chronically delayed flights in 2022, enforcing passenger protections.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasized that airlines must provide realistic schedules, asserting the enforcement of regulations against unrealistic practices is critical for passenger equity.
Southwest Airlines expressed disappointment over the lawsuit, highlighting that they have successfully operated 20 million flights since the relevant policies were implemented, stating past performances should be considered.
Southwest argued that any claim their schedules were unrealistic is 'not credible' when evaluated against their long-term operational history.
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