Spirit Airlines Suing U.S. DOT Over Southwest’s Vacant Newark Slots

WASHINGTON—Spirit Airlines is suing the U.S. 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 plan to...

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