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On the recordFebruary 8, 2023
In response to what happened, Senator Blumenthal and I called on Southwest to provide a cash hardship payment beyond refunds.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey discusses the call for Southwest to offer cash payments to affected passengers after cancellations.

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