Airlines To Be Fined For Tarmac Waits

Item: U.S. to fine airlines for tarmac delays, impose 3 hour wait limit /Wall Street Journal

More Info: The Obama administration said Monday it would begin routinely penalizing U.S. air carriers for lengthy tarmac delays, the latest step to address airline consumers’ complaints after a series of high-profile incidents. The new rules released by the Transportation Department would prohibit airlines from leaving passengers stuck on a runway for more than three hours, and would require that passengers be provided snacks and water during such delays. Airlines would be fined $27,500 per passenger for violations. Currently the Transportation Department issues fines for tarmac delays on case-by-case basis.

Question: Have you ever been stuck in an airline on the tarmac for any length of time? If not, how long has your longest wait been for a scheduled flight?