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WASHINGTON - Stinky toilets, crying babies, airless cabins - the Obama administration said Monday passengers don't have to take it any more. It ordered airlines to let people get off planes delayed on the ground after three hours.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said the three-hour limit and other new regulations are meant to send an unequivocal message to airlines not to hold passengers hostage on stuck planes. Coming on the eve of the busy holiday travel season, the announcement was hailed by consumer advocates as "a Christmas miracle."See the full content of this document
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Airlines Told to Limit Time On Tarmac
The airline industry said it will comply with the regulations - which go into effect in 120 days - but predicted the result will be more canceled flights, more...
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