New Airline Passenger Protection Rules

We hope you have the chance to fly on a private jet in the near future whether for business or pleasure. There are so many perks to flying on a private aircraft, so many comforts and it’s much more pleasant than flying the regular way. No waiting in terminals, no multiple security screenings, no hassles. We know how uncomfortable it is to fly commercial, there’s a lot to deal with, making the traveling experience almost unwelcomed. However, if you must fly commercial, Sky Limo wants you to know that there are changes to the new airline passenger protection rules. The Department of Transportation’s tarmac delay rule subjects airlines to stiff fines if passengers are stuck on a tarmac for more than three hours on domestic flights. According to CNN.com, this was prompted by a numerous long delays back in 2006 which DOT documented as ‘undue discomfort and inconvenience.’ The tipping point came in 2009 when 47 airline passengers were trapped overnight on a tarmac in Rochester, Minnesota. Now the DOT requires airlines to respond to a complaint within 60 days amongst other new rules and procedures.