Have you ever suffered a ground delay in an airplane for hours on end? Well, a new U.S. federal ruling will soon limit the amount of time that airlines can hold their passengers captive before steep penalties are levied against them for the abuse. The December 21, 2009 press release from the D.O.T. reads as follows: New DOT Consumer Rule Limits Airline Tarmac Delays, Provides Other Passenger … [Read more...]