U.S. Sets 3-Hour Limit on Tarmac Waits for Plane Passengers
The Transportation Department is ordering airlines to let passengers stuck in stranded airplanes exit after three hours.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Monday announced the three-hour limit and other new passenger protections long sought by consumer advocates. From January to June this year, 613 planes were delayed on tarmacs for more than three hours.
Read more at the New York Times online.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Monday announced the three-hour limit and other new passenger protections long sought by consumer advocates. From January to June this year, 613 planes were delayed on tarmacs for more than three hours.
Read more at the New York Times online.
Posted by Phillip Allen at 12/21/2009 11:09 AM 
Categories: Travel News
Tags: Airlines Passengers Rights US Transportation Department
Categories: Travel News
Tags: Airlines Passengers Rights US Transportation Department
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