United Airlines faces a $1.9 million fine for violating the Transportation Department's rule prohibiting long tarmac delays, the largest fine the department has issued for such violations
The Transportation Department said it fined United Airlines Holdings Inc. $1.9 million for violating the department’s rule prohibiting long tarmac delays, the largest fine it has issued for such violations.
The department on Friday said its Office of Aviation Consumer Protection found that between December 2015 and February 2021 the airline allowed 20 domestic flights and five international flights to remain on the tarmac at various U.S. airports for lengthy periods without providing passengers the opportunity to deplane. The delays affected 3,218 passengers, the agency said.
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