Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan vows to avoid a repeat of the catastrophic holiday delays that left thousands of passengers stranded last year. The U.S. Department of Transportation fines Southwest Airlines $140 million for violating consumer protection laws, nearly a year after the late December meltdown that stranded more than 2 million passengers. The fine is the largest ever imposed by the DOT and comes after the airline canceled nearly 17,000 flights and disrupted travel for about 2 million people. The settlement includes a $90 million fund for delayed travelers and Southwest will pay a $35 million fine as part of the $140 million settlement.
Southwest Airlines reaches $140 million settlement over holiday flight-canceling meltdown last year https://t.co/eZFGGVdWQA
Southwest Airlines will pay a $35 million fine as part of a $140 million settlement to resolve a federal investigation into a debacle in December 2022 when the airline canceled thousands of flights. https://t.co/Wud85cuBb8
Southwest Airlines will pay a $35 million fine as part of a $140 million settlement to resolve a federal investigation into a debacle in December 2022 when the airline canceled thousands of flights and stranded more than 2 million travelers. https://t.co/zwxErmaiW9
After @SouthwestAir cancelled thousands of flights and left customers stranded during the holidays last year, I pushed the airline for accountability and to help ensure this meltdown never happens again. I'm glad @USDOT took action to help do just that➡️ https://t.co/Z08TOtdBuF https://t.co/85Ug4oM3Pu
My Administration filed a $140 million penalty against Southwest Airlines for its 2022 holiday meltdown. This is on top of $600 million @USDOT secured in refunds for passengers who faced disruptions. Taxpayers kept airlines afloat during COVID-19. They should get a better deal.
🔊 Southwest Airlines has agreed to a record settlement over the 2022 December meltdown that led to nearly 20 thousand flights canceled. @davidshepardson looks at what this might mean for the industry on Reuters World News daily podcast https://t.co/zR4XyGH3tm https://t.co/448Dgsc079
Southwest Airlines establishes a $90 million fund for delayed travelers. Here’s when you’ll qualify. https://t.co/8eTjIwuza2
.@SecretaryPete on Southwest paying over $750 million for last year's holiday cancellations: "These steps are designed to send a message to the airline sector that if you fail to take care of passengers, our department will hold you accountable." https://t.co/Yb5Q8RbXu1
Raise your hand if Southwest has ever messed up your travel plans✋ https://t.co/aZ2pSRvEXC
🔊 The Biden administration is pushing for better protection of air passengers after delays. @davidshepardson tells Reuters World News daily podcast how Southwest Airlines’ record settlement is a sign of pressure from the White House https://t.co/MFVeLLRaJb https://t.co/DJ7gn759qn
🔊 Southwest Airlines has been handed a record penalty over the meltdown that led to nearly 20 thousand flights canceled last December. @davidshepardson looks at how this settlement impacts the airline industry on Reuters World News daily podcast https://t.co/IzrsIinCXX https://t.co/w4ebuqVpql
Southwest Airlines reaches $140 million settlement over holiday flight-canceling meltdown last year https://t.co/rys6LjWsoo
Southwest Airlines passengers affected by the company's problems during a year ago could be given a $75 voucher for delays as part of the federal government's record $140 million settlement. CLICK ⬇ HERE TO READ MORE: https://t.co/B9FZ6301g8
Record Southwest penalty not enough to protect passenger interests -consumer groups https://t.co/ON01Vl8VDK https://t.co/FAGwG4LqGx
Southwest Airlines reaches $140 million settlement over holiday flight-canceling meltdown last year https://t.co/zl3YeOwvzL
Southwest Airlines has agreed to pay $140 million for canceling and delaying thousands of flights last holiday season. https://t.co/lYw88MfInv
Passengers should not be forced to cover the cost of airlines’ mistakes. This settlement with Southwest ensures that its customers are reimbursed promptly for disruptions. DOT must continue to push all airlines to prioritize customers when there are flight cancelations or delays. https://t.co/FxJwZZIbYm
Southwest’s meltdown left thousands of Arizonans stranded last year. That is why I immediately called on the CEO to compensate passengers. Today, @USDOT made it happen. https://t.co/YrcdkW9XLH
Southwest Airlines fined $140 million over last winter's meltdown https://t.co/GGWQXjq8ot
This is great news for Southwest customers, and I’m glad @USDOT is holding the airline accountable—but every airline should have to pay travelers who endure long, controllable delays. Congress should pass my bills to prevent another meltdown and protect travelers. https://t.co/AbB3T4tiub
Southwest Airlines settled a federal lawsuit over its holiday meltdown last December that caused thousands of flight cancellations and delays for millions of travelers for $140 million, the airline announced Monday. CLICK ⬇ HERE TO LEARN MORE: https://t.co/9cjnqU38tn
.@SouthwestAir is being fined $140 million for last year's holiday meltdown that stranded more than two million travelers. The DOT's largest-ever civil penalty comes about one year after issues at Southwest led to the cancelation of nearly 17,000 flights. https://t.co/BFS52QqktO https://t.co/I2IrMQOdAk
Passengers could get $75 for delays under Southwest settlement https://t.co/KfV81R3ZCm
The US DOT fines Southwest Airlines $140M, in addition to customer refunds, for the December 2022 meltdown caused by antiquated flight scheduling software (@bviglia / The Register) https://t.co/1Sw30bMmKJ 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/HMoqYNwrfS
Southwest hit by record $140M fine for holiday service meltdown in 2022 that left millions stranded https://t.co/wDYla160uX https://t.co/JzLhMOkFwT
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES AGREES TO $140 MILLION PENALTY OVER 2022 HOLIDAY MELTDOWN (Reuters) Southwest Airlines agreed to a record-setting $140 million civil penalty over the December 2022 holiday meltdown that led to 16,900 flight cancellations and stranded 2 million passengers. https://t.co/iZLhdy3xiG
Southwest Airlines is fined record $140million for December 2022 holiday meltdown https://t.co/EH2XQ0Ib0c https://t.co/miOMJWnHrY
Southwest Airlines lands $140M fine for that Christmas IT meltdown https://t.co/ZE5N9Gg65G
New: Pete Buttigieg faced widespread criticism last year when Southwest Airlines canceled 16,900 flights, leaving more than 2 million stranded. This holiday season, he’s changing the narrative with a record $140 million civil penalty against the airline. https://t.co/7vXahuGRmV
The Transportation Department on Monday announced a $140 million fine against Southwest Airlines over a meltdown last winter that disrupted travel for about two million people during the holiday season. https://t.co/yckQUQrJGS
The federal government issued a $140 million fine against Southwest Airlines over the 2022 holiday-season meltdown that stranded more than 2 million passengers. https://t.co/VZtv5Id58u
The federal government is fining Southwest Airlines $140 million for last year's historic, 10-day-long holiday meltdown that stranded more than 2 million travelers. https://t.co/4LqeazE2G0
DOT fines Southwest up to $140 million over 2022 holiday meltdown https://t.co/H6zGJEgUey
Southwest agrees to $140 million penalty for 2022 Christmas travel fiasco https://t.co/CZLoQOQiLu https://t.co/8UjqDYFYiS
Southwest made critical mistakes in last year’s holiday meltdown response. This settlement is a clear reminder that passengers must come first when airlines cancel or delay a flight. Customers deserve cash—not vouchers—when airlines make mistakes. https://t.co/lY1qO1h8wO
"Even though it's part of a penalty action, I'm excited to see this kind of customer benefit," Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says of the DOT's fine on Southwest Airlines for violating consumer protection laws during last year’s holiday meltdown. https://t.co/99bUi2X5oY https://t.co/rjPhhkKvHV
U.S. DOT Fines Southwest Airlines $140 Million For 2022 Christmas Fail https://t.co/s23fMQNWoH
Southwest Airlines will pay $35 million as part of a $140 million settlement to resolve a federal investigation into a debacle in December 2022 when the airline canceled thousands of flights and stranded more than 2 million travelers over the holidays. https://t.co/3oUEeGiHAF
Hope Southwest hadn't bought their Christmas gifts yet https://t.co/pqpd4T5YdJ
LISTEN NOW: As holiday travel ramps up, Southwest Airlines is fined $140 million for last holiday season’s travel meltdown. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins us to discuss. Listen and follow the @SquawkCNBC podcast here: https://t.co/gZaa8fjg8c https://t.co/pRQnYFbaTi
The federal government is fining Southwest Airlines $140 million for last year’s historic, 10-day-long holiday meltdown that stranded more than 2 million travelers. https://t.co/7ZQCeo9hWw https://t.co/neczjK5QEw
Southwest Airlines reaches $140 million settlement for December 2022 flight-canceling meltdown. https://t.co/MOZ9IWm4cw Click the image to read more:
The U.S. Transportation Department announced a $140 million fine against Southwest Airlines — by far the largest penalty imposed — over a meltdown last winter. The airline canceled nearly 17,000 flights and disrupted travel for about two million people. https://t.co/cKiXxuQKRH https://t.co/BDNp1DRtHI
Southwest Airlines agreed to pay a record-setting $140 million civil penalty, the US government said, over a holiday meltdown from December last year that led to 16,900 flight cancellations and left 2 million passengers stranded https://t.co/Ut7BgdtQYn $LUV https://t.co/207jntlwPL
Starting next spring and running until April 2027, Southwest will provide a voucher of at least $75 to travelers who request them if they reach their destination at least three hours late because of a delay or flight cancellation caused by the airline https://t.co/ijbJgMsAX1
The Biden administration is putting airline executives on notice for holiday travel: Airlines will be held accountable for flight delays and cancellations. Critical @USDOT action against @SouthwestAir, including $90 million worth of vouchers for FUTURE flight disruptions. https://t.co/IOBxZvsmE9
1. Severe operational failures by @SouthwestAir last year left two million passengers stranded over the holidays. Today @USDOT charged Southwest with numerous violations of consumer protection laws and ordered the firm to pay a record-breaking penalty. https://t.co/kLhGAXSp04
Southwest Will Pay a $140 Million Fine For Its Meltdown During the 2022 Holidays https://t.co/vQ1mgedsEH
Southwest Will Pay a $140 Million Fine For Its Meltdown During the 2022 Holidays https://t.co/odBMDQjmcY
The Department of Transportation is ordering Southwest Airlines to pay $140 million after the 2022 holiday meltdown. It's the largest penalty in DOT history. https://t.co/hUSeq6Ef5g
The Department of Transportation's announcement of its largest-ever civil penalty comes about one year after cascading issues at #Southwest led to the cancelation of nearly 17,000 flights. https://t.co/BFS52QpMEg https://t.co/4RolCJroJf
SKY-HIGH SETTLEMENT: Biden administration sends "clear message" after airline hit with record-setting penalty over 2022 holiday fiasco. https://t.co/Q4zyn3AnoP https://t.co/U7uUr4bvZi
Transportation Department fines Southwest Airlines $140 million for Christmas 2022 meltdown, which canceled or delayed roughly 16,900 flights. via @washingtonpost https://t.co/jjcaeLLFSz
JUST IN: Southwest Airlines will pay $140 million in settlement over 2022 holiday debacle https://t.co/NXSfPrFuwU
Southwest Airlines fined $140 million for holiday meltdown that stranded millions https://t.co/2SS19LQmIz
Remember the Southwest debacle over the holidays last year? The airline is now paying millions for canceling thousands of flights and stranding 2 million travelers in 2022. https://t.co/RWs0jpc10i
Southwest Airlines faces a civil penalty totaling $140 million for its holiday meltdown last year. The airline says it’s much better prepared for another busy travel season. https://t.co/dumONgomCw
Southwest fined record $140 million over 2022 holiday meltdown https://t.co/7PpWxMvRos
LIVE VIDEO: @KrisNBC is live at 6:35 with the latest on Southwest Airlines reaching a $140M settlement for last December's flight-canceling meltdown as holiday travel peaks this week and weather causes delays. https://t.co/uZFrUG2dT5 https://t.co/kMZD8rjWiU
Southwest Airlines will pay a $35 million fine as part of a $140 million agreement to settle a federal investigation into a debacle last year when the airline canceled thousands of flights and stranded more than 2 million travelers over the holidays. https://t.co/jaUDTQt9ee
Southwest Airlines fined $140m for holiday meltdown https://t.co/nldfxkaaiw
Big news: Thanks to this action, Southwest passengers who experience delays and cancellations will get $75 in addition to full compensation for their cancelled or delayed flight. Far exceeds any accountability ever imposed on airlines in the Trump Administration. https://t.co/gOCAEejXmK
From me: @USDOT today issued a $140 million fine to Southwest for canceling 17,000 holiday flights last Dec. It's 30x larger than any civil penalty in DOT’s history,& more than half of it will go to adequately compensating travelers for future disruptions. https://t.co/AawJyWF8GO
Southwest hit by record $140 million fine for holiday service meltdown in 2022 https://t.co/lfYwRJsg7s via @CNNBusiness
LIVE VIDEO: As holiday travel peaks this week and weather causes delays, we are learning that Southwest Airlines reached a $140M settlement for last December's flight-canceling meltdown. @KrisNBC is live at 5:35 with the details. https://t.co/4GbQK1sZ6J https://t.co/AqVzpAlFjS
Southwest Airlines agreed to a record-setting $140 million civil penalty over the December 2022 holiday meltdown that led to 16,900 flight cancellations and stranded 2 million passengers, the US government said https://t.co/Ut7BgdtQYn $LUV https://t.co/H2FUsiqQKs
Southwest settles federal lawsuit over 2022 holiday meltdown for $140 million https://t.co/k5Fk3qnpvm
Southwest fined $140 million for last year's holiday meltdown https://t.co/Am5EyDN8au
$LUV (-0.4% pre) Southwest Hit With $140 Million Penalty for 2022 Holiday Meltdown as It Prepares for Next Christmas Weekend - WSJ https://t.co/8uKCzqXhNK
Southwest Airlines agrees to $140M penalty over 2022 holiday meltdown: ‘We messed up’ https://t.co/nYJTOcQVLb https://t.co/wjxKT0m9Ea
Southwest Airlines will pay a $35 million fine as part of a $140 million agreement to settle a federal investigation into a December 2022 meltdown in which thousands of flights were canceled and over 2 million travelers were stranded over the holidays. https://t.co/hSoADG6dP1
Southwest’s Paying $140 Million for Last Year’s Holiday Flight Chaos. Why It ‘Will Never Happen Again.’ https://t.co/w41A6xHkM1
The federal government is fining Southwest Airlines $140 million for last year's historic, 10-day-long holiday meltdown that stranded more than 2 million travelers. https://t.co/ZjCYHTWmtA https://t.co/ZjCYHTWmtA
Southwest Airlines faces a civil penalty totaling $140 million for its holiday meltdown last year. The airline says it’s much better prepared for another busy travel season https://t.co/SSXhJDyyvL
The Transportation Department has fined Southwest Airlines $140 million over last year's winter meltdown that left nearly 17,000 holiday flights canceled and over 2 million passengers stranded. https://t.co/d2Mq9TbN6F
The Dept. of Transportation fined Southwest Airlines $140 million for major flight disruptions during the 2022 holiday season and resulted in nearly 17,000 significantly delayed or canceled flights. https://t.co/5YeOw2yrDA
Southwest Airlines agrees to $140 million penalty over 2022 holiday meltdown https://t.co/bfuATgXdHk https://t.co/kmEHisQyz1
The US fines Southwest Airlines $140 million for violating consumer protection laws, nearly a year after a late December meltdown stranded more than 2 million passengers https://t.co/aDhwl19Lgq
The US fines Southwest Airlines $140 million for violating consumer protection laws, nearly a year after a late December meltdown stranded more than 2 million passengers https://t.co/o8T0kSAnUM
Feds hits Southwest Airlines with $140M fine for 2022 travel fiasco https://t.co/S6ryXW6Xu2
Southwest CEO promises not to ruin the holidays with another travel meltdown https://t.co/A1CtS0ODHw via @CNNBusiness
It's nearly impossible to forget the fiasco that was Southwest Airlines' 2022 holiday season, which left thousands of passengers stranded. This year, SW CEO Bob Jordan says things will be different.
Southwest CEO vows last year's Christmas meltdown ‘will never happen again’ https://t.co/HugTCaApF9
Southwest CEO vows last year's Christmas meltdown ‘will never happen again’ https://t.co/HugTCaApF9
Southwest CEO vows last year's Christmas meltdown 'will never happen again' https://t.co/z4UnndK2tW
"We are ready," Southwest CEO Bob Jordan tells @SquawkStreet ahead of the holiday travel season, touting the airline's performance over Thanksgiving. https://t.co/Ij2Pls56kV https://t.co/w6BfCFeAcu
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan vows to avoid a repeat of last year's catastrophic holiday delays that left THOUSANDS stranded - and says more workers, training and new cold-weather equipment and tech will prevent stem delays https://t.co/3ednKFfTTn https://t.co/7kizfCH1gm
"We are ready for the winter:" The Southwest Air CEO vowed to avoid a repeat of catastrophic holiday delays that stranded thousands of passengers last year https://t.co/h0b3absx3o