Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.

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Pete Buttigieg increased pressure on Southwest Airlines to take care of its passengers. The airline has cancelled thousands of flights since the Christmas weekend. "We will mount an extraordinary effort to make sure that they're meeting their obligations," Buttigieg said.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday said his department "will mount an extraordinary effort" to ensure that Southwest Airlines meets...

Continue Reading Pete Buttigieg says 'we will mount an extraordinary effort' to ensure Southwest Airlines meets its obligations to customers after thousands of flight cancellations