US DOT issues first tarmac delay fine of $900,000 to American Eagle

Posted 16/11/2011

American Eagle Airlines (MQ) was fined $900,000 for lengthy tarmac delays, becoming the first carrier to be fined for a violation of the US Dept. of Transportation’s (DOT) rule, which took effect in April 2010, setting a 3-hr. limit for tarmac delays on domestic flights.

Originally published 15 Nov 2011 at: http://feeds.atwonline.com/~r/AtwDailyNews/~3/UPMJvqPvIKc/us-dot-issues-first-tarmac-delay-fine-900000-american-eagle-1

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