DOT Illegally Gave Washington National’s New Flights Only To Big Airlines—Now Spirit Airlines Is Suing In Federal Court

The Department of Transportation violated federal law by improperly awarding Washington National Airport’s new long-haul flight slots exclusively to major airlines, ignoring the legal eligibility of Spirit Airlines—improperly treating Alaska Airlines as a small carrier and excluding Spirit Airlines from the competition. Continue reading DOT Illegally Gave Washington National’s New Flights Only To Big Airlines—Now Spirit Airlines Is Suing In Federal Court...

Mar 5, 2025 - 16:09
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DOT Illegally Gave Washington National’s New Flights Only To Big Airlines—Now Spirit Airlines Is Suing In Federal Court

The Department of Transportation violated federal law by improperly awarding Washington National Airport’s new long-haul flight slots exclusively to major airlines, ignoring the legal eligibility of Spirit Airlines—improperly treating Alaska Airlines as a small carrier and excluding Spirit Airlines from the competition.

Continue reading DOT Illegally Gave Washington National’s New Flights Only To Big Airlines—Now Spirit Airlines Is Suing In Federal Court...