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FAA fines AA's American Eagle $900K for tarmac delay
In the first penalty of its kind, the Transportation Department fined American Eagle $900,000 today for lengthy tarmac delays when thunderstorms swept Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on May 29. "We put the tarmac rule in place to protect passengers, and we take any violation very seriously," Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said in announcing the fine. "We will work to ensure that airlines and airports coordinate their resources and plans to avoid keeping… (travel.usatoday.com) Altro...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
So I wonder when the passengers should expect their checks from the government?!?
While (probably) good intentioned, this is nothing but another money grab from an already out-of-control federal government that continues to increasingly find new and creative ways to reach into your pocket. As with everything else, it will all just trickle down to you and me sooner or later.
While (probably) good intentioned, this is nothing but another money grab from an already out-of-control federal government that continues to increasingly find new and creative ways to reach into your pocket. As with everything else, it will all just trickle down to you and me sooner or later.
As it should be, after all its now the law.
The Federal Government's solution to a problem always ends up hurting those they intend to help.
Ronald Reagan said: The ten most dangerous words in the English language are "Hi, I'm from the government, and I'm here to help."
Ronald Reagan said: The ten most dangerous words in the English language are "Hi, I'm from the government, and I'm here to help."
Exactly.... Words never spoken better. Who is going to pay those fines... Not the airlines.... They will front the money and you will pay for it in the Ticket Price.
Next the government will want to start fining airlines for cancelled flights.
While probably good intentioned when it was proposed, this legislation is another in a long trail of money grabs from from Washington who is desperate to finds sources of revenue whenever and wherever it can. Every branch of government from the top to the bottom has their hands in your pocket. They need your money folks!! It's all soft tyranny.