American Airlines said it was fined $4.1 million for keeping passengers on planes during long on-ground delays.

<div class="block">American Airlines said it was fined $4.1 million for keeping passengers on planes during long on-ground delays.</div>

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American Airlines Fined $4.1M Over Long Ground Delays

American Airlines is facing $4.1 million in fines from the federal government for keeping passengers on board planes during long ground delays. The Department of Transportation says this is the largest fine related to long ground delays since new policies took effect a decade ago. Officials say that between 2018 and 2021 American Airlines kept passengers on board 43 flights for at least three hours with no way to deplane. The airline says it has compensated the delayed passengers and has put more effort towards avoiding delays.