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Articles tagged “tarmac delays”

Airlines

American and Delta Settle Claims Over Long Tarmac Delays

The Department of Transportation means well with its tarmac delay program. And it has been helpful for customers, who need not fear being trapped on planes for hours. These fines on the airlines are nothing, but the publicity is a reminder to try to do better.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago

Airlines

Southwest Gets $1.6 Million Fine for Tarmac Delays, DOT’s Largest Such Penalty

Consumer advocates fought hard to get this tarmac delay rule in place. The airlines bitterly fought the rule and predicted the sky would fall if the tarmac delay rule went into effect. You can be sure that Southwest will ensure that it has adequate ramp staff on the job the next time one of these big snowstorms comes around.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago