The United States (US) Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued Lufthansa and SWISS with six-figure fines after operating flights carrying United Airlines’ designator code in prohibited airspace. 

According to the DOT, Lufthansa was given a $220,000 and SWISS a $200,000 fine for breaking Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules restricting where US operators can fly. 

When flying under their codeshare agreements with United Airlines, both Lufthansa and SWISS must abide by US regulations even though they may be operating the flight. 

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