New Airline Rules “Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections”, Good News for Passengers
April 7, 2010 | Airline Flight, Airline Service, Airlines Companies, American Airline, Aviation, Delta Air Lines, US Airways
Federal government rules called “Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections” will take effect. Visit the official website (airconsumer.dot.gov) for details, including the 22-page discussion published in the Federal Register – not as much of a yawn as you might think. It shows the government’s thought process.
In any case, the title sounds reassuring, but what will the rules actually do?
Worst-case scenario: For us, the worst possible situation (well, after crashing, I suppose) is being stuck in an airplane on the tarmac. We’ve all read about the horrific experiences of people trapped on a delayed airliner with no food, water or toilets for up to 12 hours. Read more
Continental Airlines Proposes Three Major Airports In New York Exemption New Tarmac Rule
March 20, 2010 | Airline Flight, Airline Service, Airlines Companies, Airlines News, Airports, Aviation, Delta Air Lines
According to Continental Airlines, carriers serving New York’s three major airports should be temporarily exempt from new federal rules that fine airlines for tarmac delays.
In a Department of Transportation filing, Continental Airlines said delays from John F. Kennedy International Airport’s runway closure and construction impact all major airports in New York City.
Due to New York’s complex and interconnected airspace, Continental said “delays and delay mitigation strategies at one New York area airport adversely affect and inconvenience air carriers and passengers at another New York area airport.” Bad weather and conflicting runway approaches could cause “exponential increases” in the number of delays occurring at the other New York airports, said Continental.
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