Why JetBlue Was Hit With a $2 Million Fine

This is probably more symbolic than punitive.

But a $2 million fine is still $2 million.

That’s how much JetBlue Airways was levied for chronically delaying flights according to the Department of Transportation.

This is a first-of-its-kind enforcement action by the government agency.

A chronically delayed flight is described as one that is 30 minutes or more later 50 percent of the time and is flown between the same two destinations at least 10 times per month. The Biden presidential administration has become known for its crackdown on the airline industry. The incoming Trump administration appears to be for conciliatory toward aviation and generally pro-business. Delta CEO said Trump will be a welcome change. 

JetBlue said Friday it has invested millions over the past two years to minimize flight delays, especially those related to air-traffic control issues.

The airline did add that it is partly the responsibility of the customer to track flight time.

A delayed flight can have a variety of replicas.

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