DOT Waives Final $11 Million of Southwest Airlines' 2023 Fine

DOT Waives Final $11 Million of Southwest Airlines' 2023 Fine

The U.S. Department of Transportation has waived the final $11 million of a $35 million fine imposed on Southwest Airlines for mass flight cancellations during a 2022 winter storm, citing the airline's operational improvements.

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December 07, 2025
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DOT Waives Final $11 Million of Southwest Airlines' 2023 Fine
DOT Waives Final $11 Million of Southwest Airlines' 2023 Fine

CBS News • 07 Dec 22:16

The U.S. Department of Transportation has waived the final $11 million of a $35 million fine imposed on Southwest Airlines for mass flight cancellations during a 2022 winter storm, citing the airline's operational improvements.

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U.S. Department of Transportation Waives Final $11 Million of Southwest Airlines Fine
U.S. Department of Transportation Waives Final $11 Million of Southwest Airlines Fine

AP News • 07 Dec 22:13

The U.S. Department of Transportation has waived the final $11 million of a $35 million fine imposed on Southwest Airlines for its 2022 operational disruptions, citing the airline's significant improvements in performance and investments in network operations.

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USDOT Waives $11 Million Fine for Southwest Airlines After Operational Improvements
USDOT Waives $11 Million Fine for Southwest Airlines After Operational Improvements

ABC News • 07 Dec 00:33

The U.S. Department of Transportation has waived the final $11 million of a $140 million penalty imposed on Southwest Airlines for its 2022 holiday travel disruptions, citing the airline's substantial investments in operational enhancements.

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Trump Administration Waives $11 Million Fine for Southwest Airlines Over 2022 Holiday Disruptions
Trump Administration Waives $11 Million Fine for Southwest Airlines Over 2022 Holiday Disruptions

The New York Times • 07 Dec 00:32

The U.S. Department of Transportation has waived an $11 million fine against Southwest Airlines, citing the airline's substantial investments in operational improvements following the 2022 holiday travel disruptions.

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December 06, 2025
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Trump Administration Waives Final $11 Million of Southwest Airlines Fine Over 2022 Holiday Disruptions
Trump Administration Waives Final $11 Million of Southwest Airlines Fine Over 2022 Holiday Disruptions

CNBC • 06 Dec 21:10

The Trump administration has waived the remaining $11 million of a fine imposed on Southwest Airlines for its 2022 holiday flight cancellations, citing the airline's substantial investments in operational improvements.

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US Waives $11 Million Fine for Southwest Airlines After 2022 Holiday Disruptions
US Waives $11 Million Fine for Southwest Airlines After 2022 Holiday Disruptions

The Guardian • 06 Dec 21:09

The U.S. Department of Transportation has waived an $11 million fine for Southwest Airlines, acknowledging the airline's $1 billion investment in operational improvements following the December 2022 travel disruptions.

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