Government waives part of a Biden-era fine against Southwest Airlines

Source ABC Local
Original Load Date Dec. 8, 2025, noon
Last Updated Dec. 8, 2025, noon
Original URL https://abc7.com/post/southwest-airlines-fine-dot-waives-11-million-biden-era-during-winter-storm-2022/18264471/

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The U.S. Department of Transportation is waiving part of a fine assessed against Southwest Airlines after the company [ canceled thousands of flights during a winter storm in 2022. ][1] Under a 2023 settlement reached by the Biden administration, Southwest agreed to a $140 million civil penalty. Th...