USDOT Fines SAA, Lufthansa, KLM $2.5 Million For Delayed COVID-19 Refunds

The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined three airlines for failing to pay refunds to passengers whose flights were canceled during the pandemic on time. In total, the DOT said that it has returned over $4 billion to consumers since it began dealing with COVID-19-related refunds and reimbursements.