“Runway Run-around”

This week, American Airlines became the 3rd airline to file for exemption from the Dept. of Transportation’s new rule to fine planes that keep passengers on the tarmac for longer than 3 hours. American also wants to be allowed to tie up and beat their passengers.

American said that the airline would likely end up canceling flights rather than risk the fine, and that would hurt passengers. They ignored the fact that the main thing that hurts passengers is charging them $15 per bag.