The U.S. Department of Transportation said Monday it is the largest such fine against an airline since rules covering long ground delays took effect about a decade ago.
American Airlines planes are shown parked at Pittsburgh International Airport on March 31, 2020, in Imperial, Pa.American Airlines planes are shown parked at Pittsburgh International Airport on March 31, 2020, in Imperial, Pa.DALLAS — The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.
"This is the latest action in our continued drive to enforce the rights of airline passengers," said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who vowed to hold airlines accountable under consumer-protection laws.
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