The Department of Transportation ordered Southwest to pay $140 million in fines for its operational failure over the 2022 holidays that stranded more than 2 million passengers, with DOT secretary Pete Buttigeig saying, “This is about the entire industry, sending a signal that you should not be cutting corners.” What do you think?
“Let this be a warning to any other multibillion-dollar company that can easily absorb a nominal fine.”
Lance Guaracci, Patio Consultant
“I’m eager to see how these fines are passed on to passengers.”
Ken Villamarzo, Restaurateur
“But I count on Southwest to ensure I don’t see my family over the holidays.”
Amanda VanSickle, Cat Kenneler
