Airlines Face Wave of Suits for Denying Refunds During Pandemic

The airline industry is facing a flurry of suits for failing to issue refunds to consumers for flights canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The most recent suits, filed Monday against Southwest Airlines and Norwegian Air Shuttle, come on the heels of the first such suit filed April 6 against United Airlines.

Plaintiffs’ attorneys say more are on the way. But the prospect for recovery may be clouded—at least with regard to some carriers—by potential insolvency.

Attorney Hassan Zavareei with Tycko & Zavareei LLP in Washington, which represents the plaintiffs against Southwest, said the firm has been contacted ...