Lufthansa fined $4M for allegedly discriminating against 128 Jewish passengers in May 2022.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has fined Lufthansa $4 million for allegedly discriminating against 128 Jewish passengers on a May 2022 flight from New York to Budapest via Frankfurt. The airline denied boarding based on alleged misconduct by some, treating all passengers as a single group despite their lack of acquaintance. Lufthansa has denied discrimination but agreed to a settlement, paying $2 million and receiving credit for another $2 million in passenger compensation.
October 15, 2024
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