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Trump Administration Waives $11M Fine for Southwest Airlines

12/7/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration announced it would waive an $11 million fine against Southwest Airlines tied to a $140 million settlement from the December 2022 meltdown that affected over 2 million passengers.
Southwest Airlines had already paid a $35 million fine and provided $90 million in travel vouchers.
The U.S. Transportation Department cited Southwest's $1 billion investment in operations as the reason for waiving the remaining fine.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration announced it would waive an $11 million fine against Southwest Airlines tied to a $140 million settlement from the December 2022 meltdown that affected over 2 million passengers.
Southwest Airlines had already paid a $35 million fine and provided $90 million in travel vouchers.
The U.S. Transportation Department cited Southwest's $1 billion investment in operations as the reason for waiving the remaining fine.