Apparently susidiary to AA, American Eagle was slapped with a $900.000 fine by the U.S government for lengthy delays on the tarmac. The airline was instructed to utilize more than a quarter of fine to compensate passengers for the tarmac woes. Some say that is not enough compensation. I thought I would share it here with you all and see your thoughts on it... American Eagle fined $900,000 for tarmac delays - Travel - News - msnbc.com
low blow For those that were stuck on the plane, small relief, I think the airport should be the one to pay, they do charge fees for the airlines ( the passenger) to use the facility and if unable to de plane passengers , their fault, it's actually a form of cruel and unusual punishment. My 2c
I agree to the "form of cruel and unusual punishment"...but I think why that kind of thing happens is because airlines usually do not have no where to put passengers if a delay occurs on the particular outbound flight.
Appropriate. It's a lot of money for the amount of inconvenience, but it's meant to spank the airline. For awhile there it was getting to be a common occurance. They don't like fines. They don't let it happen as much anymore.
I agree. It's appropriate. While I've been on that end of the stick, sitting out there, I'd nearly rather they canceled the flight, went back to the gate, and let you out of the beer can. I wonder if any amount of money fined will make them fix inherent problems like the dreaded seat 29E Letters of Note: Seat 29E Never miss the opportunity to fly private. While there is very little, if anything to justify the cost, the ease of access and lack of stress perhaps make it worth it. The quality of time is incomparable.
Airlines routinely schedule more flights than the airport can handle, so it makes sense to fine them when it causes a problem.
Today, I caught a segment on the news about a company offering private flights, filling empty seats on return legs for corporate jets, turbo props and twins. It's called Social Flight. I don't know anything more about the company, other than it's about time. The cost is supposedly not much more than commercial, minus the feeling of being herded like cattle.
Yes, there are several, and they work well if you find one who can book legs on empty / partially filled returns or relocations. There are pros and cons to it. It's an extremely competitive business but there is a business for it. You will also do best in finding last minute type deals. I personally haven't used one, but I know of a few that have with nice reviews of them. Last minute to Chicago to Vegas for a weekend. Slightly more than first class.
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