The federal government could take action against U.S. airlines on behalf of customers, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Saturday. Many Americans have endured delays, cancelations, and other travel complications during the coronavirus pandemic, and in recent months, after many pandemic-related travel restrictions were lifted. Buttigieg, a former Democratic presidential candidate, said his office would wait until it sees how airlines handle the influx of travel associated with summer and the Fourth of July holiday. TUCKER CARLSON: PETE BUTTIGIEG IS A DISGRACE AND SHOULD RESIGNButtigieg's department also oversees the Federal Aviation Administration, which has also faced staffing shortages. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe Transportation Security Administration, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security Administration, has said they would increase the number of security screeners at select airports so checkpoint lines are less egregious.

Source: Fox News June 19, 2022 14:19 UTC