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April 9, 2010

Airlines prepare for new tarmac rules

NEW YORK (AP) — At least two airlines are already sending flights back to the gate if they’re caught in tarmac delays approaching three hours, the cut-off point for new fines that take effect on April 29.

US Airways and Continental Airlines both said that they’ve started new procedures ahead of the government rules, which require airlines to let passengers off planes after delays of more than three hours. There are exceptions for issues such as safety, but it’s not yet clear how often they’ll be invoked.


 
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