Southwest hit with $140 million penalty over last year's travel meltdown, will offer $90 million in vouchers for future travel delays

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Travelers wait in line for service at the Southwest Airlines check-in counter at Denver International Airport.
Southwest Airlines has agreed to a $140 million settlement stemming from the 2022 holiday travel meltdown. Most of the settlement will go toward compensating future passengers.

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JetBlue might pay for your Uber trip if your flight is delayed. Here's how to get a free ride.

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Uber's first quarter earnings were up up 29% year-over-year.

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More than 14 million people are expected to fly this Labor Day weekend. Here's what to do if you face an airline delay or cancelation.

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Passengers standing in the aisle of an American Airlines plane while other passengers watch videos on TV screens.
The Transportation Security Administration expects over 14 million people to traverse US airports between Friday and Wednesday.

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American Airlines fined a record-breaking $4.1 million for lengthy tarmac delays affecting nearly 6,000 passengers

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n American Airlines plane is seen at sunrise on the tarmac of the Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Arlington, Virginia, on April 22, 2021
The longest tarmac delay cited in the investigation was 6 hours and 3 minutes on August 16, 2020, when American diverted 14 flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to San Antonio International Airport due to severe thunderstorms.

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