First Eastern Winter Storm of Season

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And the government speaks....

WASHINGTON — The Transportation Department responds to tarmac horror stories by ordering airlines to let passengers stuck in stranded airplanes to deplane after three hours.

U.S. imposes 3-hour limit on tarmac delays

Jim

CBS The Morning Show just descirbed the penalty at $27,500 per passenger. 150 passengers = $4,125,000 per aircraft. After 2 hours the airline/aircraft must provide food and water. I doubt the passenger is expected to pay for a food box.

 

[BoeingBoy]

descirbed the penalty at $27,500 per passenger.

Ouch!

Jim

 

[Richard]

There is another thread on the 3 hour rule in Aviation News. Please keep this discussion to the storm and its aftermath, and discuss tarmac delays ONLY in that context.

Thank you.

 

[BoeingBoy]

Thanks Richard. As the one who built this side track I accept full responsibility for it. Please don't blame those who commented on my initial post.

Jim

 

[SpinDoc]

On a 332? Methinks not.

Oh yes it was. PITT chartered an A330-200 to take the team, the band, alumni, and friends to CLT for the Meineke Car Care Bowl. Over 250 passengers and approximately 400 bags went on that plane yesterday.

 

[BuffaloJoe]

CBS The Morning Show just descirbed the penalty at $27,500 per passenger. 150 passengers = $4,125,000 per aircraft. After 2 hours the airline/aircraft must provide food and water. I doubt the passenger is expected to pay for a food box.

Does the Gov't split the money with the passenger?

I guess not.

There I go, being a prostitute for the gov't, again!