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UPDATE 2-US fines Volaris up to $300,000 for violating tarmac delay rules
The U.S. Transportation Department said on Wednesday it will fine Mexican carrier Volaris Airlines up to $300,000 for airport tarmac delays that violate federal law. Federal law and government regulations prohibit tarmac delays of four hours or more on international flights without providing passengers an opportunity to deplane. The department said that in 2021 in Houston, a Volaris flight remained on the tarmac for a lengthy period without allowing passengers to deplane.
- Reuters
US fines Volaris up to $300,000 for violating tarmac delay rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Transportation Department said on Wednesday it will fine Mexican carrier Volaris Airlines up to $300,000 for airport tarmac delays that violate federal law. Federal law and government regulations prohibit tarmac delays of four hours or more on international flights without providing passengers an opportunity to deplane. The department said that in 2021 in Houston, a Volaris flight remained on the tarmac for a lengthy period without allowing passengers to deplane.
- Reuters
US fines Volaris $300,000 for violating tarmac delay rules
The U.S. Transportation Department said Wednesday it had fined Mexican carrier Volaris Airlines $300,000 for violating federal law on airport tarmac delays. Federal law and government regulations prohibit tarmac delays of four hours or more on international flights without providing passengers an opportunity to deplane. The department said in 2021 and 2022, Volaris allowed two flights to remain on the tarmac for lengthy periods without providing passengers an opportunity to deplane.
