JetBlue Airways Corp. was slapped with a $2 million fine by the US Transportation Department for routinely delaying some flights and setting

JetBlue is getting hit with a $2 million penalty for chronically late flights. The Transportation Department said Friday that half the money will go to passengers who were delayed on flights along four routes on the East Coast between summer 2022 and late 2023.

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Friday that JetBlue must pay $2 million to compensate travelers for chronically delayed flights. JetBlue is the first airline ever to be fined by the DOT for flight delays and unrealistic scheduling practices.