The USDOT announced that it is looking into the allegations regarding Southwest Airlines. Southwest canceled more than 16,000 flights in the week ending December 29. USDOT also pledged to take action if Southwest did not adequately repay consumers. The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced on Wednesday that it is looking into allegations that Southwest … Read more
The U.S. Transportation Department is investigating Southwest Airlines’ large number of cancellations and delays. USDOT says it will determine if the cancellations were within the airline’s control. Southwest Airlines cancelled 70% of scheduled flights on Monday, and more than 2,000 on Tuesday. The U.S. Transportation Department (USDOT) announced late Monday that it would investigate the … Read more
The U.S. Transportation Department has completed 10 investigations into airlines. Secretary Buttigieg said the actions are “to make sure that consumers and passengers are protected”. Air Canada agreed to a $4.5 million settlement in November. The United States Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on Sunday the public authority has finished 10 examinations concerning aircraft over … Read more
The U.S. Transportation Department reassigns 16 peak-hour runway timings at Newark Airport to Spirit Airlines. The move “secures low-cost service options for Newark customers,” the department said. Southwest acquired the timings in 2010 as part of a competition remedy. U.S. government on Tuesday reassigned 16 pinnacle hour runway timings at clogged Newark Airport in New … Read more
