JetBlue Airways has been fined $2 million for operating chronically delayed flights, marking the first time the Transportation Department has fined an airline for delays. The agency blamed JetBlue's unrealistic scheduling for the delays, which affected passengers' vacations, family visits, and work trips. Half of the fine will go to affected passengers. JetBlue has improved but delays and cancellations are still common, with only three in five flights arriving on time. The airline argues that the government shares the blame for late flights due to air traffic control challenges and outdated technology.