Southwest Airlines has launched a delay compensation program as part of a $140 million Transportation Department settlement related to the airline's December 2022 holiday meltdown. This initiative is in response to broader regulatory changes requiring airlines to compensate passengers for cancellations, significant delays, major itinerary changes, or mishandled baggage. Additionally, Southwest's CEO expressed disappointment in the company's first-quarter performance, citing ongoing delivery delays from Boeing and significant market-driven challenges. These issues are part of a larger context where Boeing faces its own challenges, including cash burn and quality issues in its airline production, which could disrupt summer travel plans.
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