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flag The DOT waived $11M of Southwest's penalty for 2022 travel chaos, letting it use funds for upgrades.

flag The U.S. Department of Transportation has waived the final $11 million of a $140 million penalty against Southwest Airlines for its 2022 holiday travel meltdown, which stranded over 2 million passengers. flag The waiver, announced under the Trump administration, allows the airline to apply the amount toward operational upgrades, citing its $1 billion investment in improving systems and performance. flag The original Biden-era fine required $35 million in cash payments and $90 million in travel vouchers. flag The DOT said the decision encourages airlines to invest in resilience, while Southwest credited the move to its operational turnaround and improved on-time performance.

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