The United States Department of Transportation has dropped its January 2025 lawsuit against Southwest Airlines (WN, Dallas Love Field), which alleged that the low-cost carrier was operating “chronically delayed” flights on at least two routes.

The government submitted a notice of dismissal to the Northern California District Court on May 16, 2025. It did not provide an explanation for the decision.

“We appreciate the DOT’s decision to abandon its lawsuit against Southwest, which we believe is the correct…

Source: ch aviation
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