Pakistan Airlines fined for holding passengers on board over five hour delay


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Although the DOT puts a time limit on how long passengers can be held on the tarmac, it is ultimately up to the judgment of the airline whether conditions are safe for customers to de-board.

The U.S. government on Wednesday imposed its first fine on an international carrier for keeping passengers aboard a plane during an extended ground delay, slapping a $150,000 penalty on Pakistan Inter