Starting late this month, airlines that leave passengers stranded on a tarmac in a delayed plane for three hours or more can face a hefty fine under new rules adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
If carriers don't let passengers out of the plane before the three-hour mark, the agency can fine them up to $27,500 per customer.
Airlines may delay flights further to avoid tarmac-delay fines
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