DELTA AIRLINES FINED $90,000 FOR FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY PROVIDE FOOD AND WATER DURING TARMAC DELAYS
April 19, 2017
The Department of Transportation fined Delta Airlines, Inc. $90,000 for failing to provide food and water to passengers on four flight delays at JFK and ATL in July 2016.
Pursuant to 14 CFR 259.4(b)(3) carriers are required to provide adequate food and water no later than two hours after the aircraft leaves the gate (in case of departure) or touches down (in case of arrival) if the aircraft remains on the tarmac. Section 259.4(b)(7) requires that carriers have sufficient resources to implement their contingency plan for lengthy tarmac delays.
Although water was served on each of these flights to all passengers, evidence indicated that there was limited or no food service provided. Delta acknowledged that the manner of distribution of snacks was not ideal and consented to a fine of $90,000 and to an order to cease and desist from further violations.
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6622) or Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6665).
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