Hurray for passengers–Get delayed on a tarmac, cost the airlines money
December 21st, 2009 by Brandon Muramatsu
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I read about this in two places today, but the Wall Street Journal had the best news:
The new rule adopted by the Department of Transportation sets fines of as much as $27,500 a passenger when airlines leave fliers stuck on a plane on the ground for more than three hours. Based on a delayed plane carrying 120 passengers, the fine could be as much as $3.3 million.Source: Mitchell, J. and Carey, S. (2009, December 21). “U.S. to Fine Airlines for Tarmac Delays, Impose 3-Hour Wait Limit“. Retrieved on December 21, 2009, from Wall Street Journal Website: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB126140826775100235.html
It’s about time if you ask me!
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