Today: December 14, 2024
Today: December 14, 2024

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FAA will not require immediate 737 MAX engine action after bird strikes

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it will not require any immediate action after convening a review board to consider concerns about Boeing

FAA will not require immediate 737 MAX engine action after bird strikes
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DOT Fines Southwest Airlines $140M Over 2022 Meltdown

The knives came out for Southwest Airlines Monday as the Department of Transportation (DOT) slapped the carrier with a record $140 million fine resulting from massive flight disruptions stranding countless travelers over Christmas 2022. The penalty dwarfs previous settlements and signals regulators’ dwindling patience for operational meltdowns, leaving fliers high and dry.Southwest faced the DOT’s wrath over its systemic collapse in the week leading up to Christmas after a winter storm overwhelmed outdated crew scheduling technology. The cascading cancellations swelled to nearly 17,000 flights, disrupting travel plans for upwards of 2 million customers purchasing higher-yield holiday tickets long in advance.

DOT Fines Southwest Airlines $140M Over 2022 Meltdown

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