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American Airlines Hit with Record $4.1 Million Fine Over Tarmac Delays

Ernice Gilbert | August 29, 2023

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has slapped American Airlines with a hefty fine of $4.1 million for multiple violations of federal laws governing tarmac delays. The fine represents the largest fine ever issued for such violations and DOT said its part of a broader effort to protect air travelers, which has included returning more than $2.5 billion in refunds. “This is the latest action in our continued drive to enforce the rights of airline passengers,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. "Whether the issue is extreme tarmac delays or problems getting refunds, DOT will continue to protect consumers and hold airlines accountable." An investigation by DOT’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (OACP) revealed that between 2018 and 2021, American Airlines allowed 43 domestic flights to remain on the tarmac for extended…

New Airline Connecting Dominican Republic and St.…

Ernice Gilbert | July 26, 2023

SkyHigh Dominicana, the carrier which commenced operations at the Cyril E. King Airport  in March, is…

Fire Officers' Sickout Led to BVI Airport Closure;…

Janeka Simon | July 22, 2023

The abrupt closure of the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island at the beginning…

Frontier Airlines Resumes Route Between St. Thomas…

Ernice Gilbert | June 21, 2023

ST. THOMAS — Frontier Airlines is resuming its service between Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas and…

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