Lufthansa hit with record penalty after barring Jewish passengers

Published On Oct 15, 2024, 1:44 PM

The US Department of Transportation has fined Lufthansa $4 million due to discriminatory actions taken against Jewish passengers on a 2022 flight. The airline barred over 100 Jewish passengers from boarding their connecting flight in Frankfurt after some allegedly failed to comply with mask mandates. While Lufthansa denied discrimination, it agreed to the penalty to avoid litigation. The incident drew attention to civil rights in air travel and highlights the need for compliance with federal regulations regarding passenger treatment.