The U.S. Department of Transportation has imposed a record $4 million penalty on Lufthansa for allegedly denying boarding to 128 Jewish passengers, an action that has been deemed a violation of their civil rights. This decision stems from an incident involving Orthodox Jewish travelers on a flight in 2022, where they were allegedly barred from boarding without sufficient justification. The airline has strongly disputed the accusations but has agreed to the fine, marking a significant accountability measure for discriminatory practices against Jewish passengers.