Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg snapped back at criticism from airline executives who say the Biden administration over-regulated them, pointing out that some of those airlines are making large profits despite new passenger-protection rules.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg snapped back Thursday at criticism from airline executives who say the Biden administration overregulated them, pointing out that some of those airlines are making large profits despite new passenger-protection rules.

The comments came after the CEOs of Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines said they hoped the government will be more pro-business when President-elect Donald Trump returns to office. Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the Trump administration will be “a breath of fresh air” for his industry.