Spirit sues US DOT over Southwest's vacant Newark slots

Credit: Rob Finlayson
Spirit Airlines is suing the US Department of Transportation (DOT), alleging the department violated federal law by withholding peak-hour slots at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) formerly belonging to Southwest Airlines. Dallas-based Southwest announced July 25 its plans to cease...

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