Department of Transportation waives fine for Southwest Airlines winter storm cancellations.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is waiving $11 million of a $140 million fine imposed on Southwest Airlines for canceling thousands of flights during a winter storm in 2022. Southwest had already paid $24 million, with the final payment waived due to improved operations. The fine stemmed from a storm that led to 17,000 flight cancellations and stranded over 2 million travelers. The Biden administration found Southwest violated laws by failing to assist stranded customers, costing the airline over $1.1 billion.

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