"Southwest Airlines Slapped with $140 Million Fine for 2020 Meltdown"
Southwest Airlines has been fined $140 million by the U.S. Transportation Department for last year's meltdown, which resulted in numerous canceled flights and stranded passengers.
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Southwest Airlines Fined $140 Million for Holiday Flight Chaos
Southwest Airlines has agreed to pay a $35 million fine as part of a $140 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Transportation to resolve a federal investigation into the airline's meltdown in December 2022, which resulted in the cancellation of nearly 17,000 flights and stranded over 2 million travelers during the holiday season. The majority of the settlement will be used to compensate future passengers, serving as an incentive for Southwest to avoid similar incidents in the future. The fine is the largest ever imposed by the government on an airline for violating consumer protection laws.
"United Airlines CEO's Private Jet Apology Amid Flight Cancellations"
United Airlines CEO, Scott Kirby, apologized for taking a private plane while thousands of United passengers were stranded due to canceled flights. Kirby acknowledged that his decision was insensitive to customers and promised to better demonstrate respect for the dedication of team members and loyalty of customers. United has canceled nearly 3,000 flights this week, with Newark Liberty International Airport being the most affected. The airline blamed disruptions on a shortage of air traffic controllers and vowed to improve operations in time for the busy July 4 holiday weekend.
Travel Chaos: Flight Cancellations and Delays Plague 4th of July Weekend
Luggage is piling up at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport due to a high number of canceled flights ahead of the 4th of July weekend. While the FAA reports that airport backups are easing, United Airlines continues to struggle. Passengers are experiencing delays and uncertainty, with one traveler expressing frustration over the lack of answers. To navigate possible delays, passengers are advised to download airline apps or check online for flight updates.