I second keiserrgx’s comments. The delays I have experienced have been due to work actions. It would be nice if the regulation could apply to U.S. airlines departing from foreign airports as well as domestic flights.
Should DOT Department of Transportation set a uniform federal time limit on tarmac delay for US and foreign international flights?
Yes
If so, what should that limit be, and why?
90 Minutes. Reasons outlined in other submissions.
If airlines were required to make their plans part of the contract of carriage, would the result ultimately be worse for consumers because airlines might make fewer promises in the plan if they feared being legally liable for not following the plan in unpredictable situations?
Should airports (as well as air carriers) be required to have their own tarmac contingency plans, in addition to coordinating with each carrier about the carrier’s plan?
Yes.
DOT has checked with Homeland Security and it may be possible to deplane delayed or diverted international passengers… more »
…without CBP screening if passengers are kept in a separate, closed part of the terminal. Is this idea likely to be workable?
I think ALL passengers should be deplaned (simpler to keep track) to a specific place or places with access to restrooms and refreshments.
As part of better passenger information about delays, should DOT Department of Transportation also require airlines to specifically inform passengers that they can deplane in situations where the delay is at the gate and the aircraft door has not been closed yet? Should airlines be required to specifically tell passengers they can deplane if a plane has returned to the gate, within the 3-hour limit, for mechanical or emergency reasons?
Yes, to both. « less
All fees should be disclosed *as part of the selection process* before the transaction is finalized. This should include code share fees.
Personally, I prefer full fare for everyone — or at least always include seat assignments and food. Eliminate combat among passengers pushing ahead in the queue to get preferred seating And who wants to sit next to someone eating a sloppy joe out of a bag.
If carriers reserve one overhead bin per seat (each bin associated with a particular seat) that should alleviate the issue of no bins left for those forced to board last. Oh, and enforce the size limit — though this might involve having security staff on hand to enforce. The size boxes at the gate should be realistic, i.e. reflect the actual bin size and shape.
I second keiserrgx’s comments. The delays I have experienced have been due to work actions. It would be nice if the regulation could apply to U.S. airlines departing from foreign airports as well as domestic flights.
Should DOT Department of Transportation set a uniform federal time limit on tarmac delay for US and foreign international flights?
Yes
If so, what should that limit be, and why?
90 Minutes. Reasons outlined in other submissions.
If airlines were required to make their plans part of the contract of carriage, would the result ultimately be worse for consumers because airlines might make fewer promises in the plan if they feared being legally liable for not following the plan in unpredictable situations?
Should airports (as well as air carriers) be required to have their own tarmac contingency plans, in addition to coordinating with each carrier about the carrier’s plan?
Yes.
DOT has checked with Homeland Security and it may be possible to deplane delayed or diverted international passengers… more »
I think ALL passengers should be deplaned (simpler to keep track) to a specific place or places with access to restrooms and refreshments.
As part of better passenger information about delays, should DOT Department of Transportation also require airlines to specifically inform passengers that they can deplane in situations where the delay is at the gate and the aircraft door has not been closed yet? Should airlines be required to specifically tell passengers they can deplane if a plane has returned to the gate, within the 3-hour limit, for mechanical or emergency reasons?
Yes, to both. « less
All fees should be disclosed *as part of the selection process* before the transaction is finalized. This should include code share fees.
Personally, I prefer full fare for everyone — or at least always include seat assignments and food. Eliminate combat among passengers pushing ahead in the queue to get preferred seating
And who wants to sit next to someone eating a sloppy joe out of a bag.
If carriers reserve one overhead bin per seat (each bin associated with a particular seat) that should alleviate the issue of no bins left for those forced to board last. Oh, and enforce the size limit — though this might involve having security staff on hand to enforce. The size boxes at the gate should be realistic, i.e. reflect the actual bin size and shape.