Core Summary - The Department of Transportation (DOT) fined JetBlue Airways 2millionforchronicallydelayedflights,markingthefirstpenaltyofitskind[2]−JetBlueoperatedfourroutesthatweredelayedatleast145timesbetweenJune2022andNovember2023,withmorethan701 million of the fine for goodwill compensation already paid to passengers and for future compensation within a year of the order [8] JetBlue's Response - JetBlue stated that accountability for reliable air travel also lies with the U S government, which operates the air traffic control system [6] - The airline urged the incoming administration to prioritize modernizing outdated ATC technology and addressing chronic air traffic controller staffing shortages [6] Industry Context - The DOT has ongoing investigations into other airlines for unrealistic flight schedules [5] - JetBlue operates in some of the world's most congested airspace, based in New York [7]