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Do you think the new "three-hour rule" goes far enough?
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January 3rd, 2010
In late December, 2009, transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced new regulations for domestic air travel. In cases of flight delay, airlines operating domestic flights will only be able to keep passengers on board for three hours before they must be allowed to disembark. Supposedly, airlines also will be required to provide food and water for passengers within two hours of a plane being delayed on a tarmac, to maintain operable lavatories, and provide passengers with “medical attention” if necessary.
Does this go far enough? Too far? Does anyone have any horror stories of being trapped on a delayed plane?
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