Sentence examples for long tarmac from inspiring English sources

In recent years, their complaints have resulted in a new FAA rule that all but eliminated long tarmac delays.

The Transportation Department is also requiring airlines to publish plans outlining how they will deal with long tarmac delays.

THE federal government is taking a stronger hand in regulating how airlines treat passengers, and new rules limiting long tarmac delays are just the first step.

"We will also use what we have learned form this investigation to strengthen protections for airline passengers subjected to long tarmac delays," Mr. LaHood said.

The 15 largest domestic airlines have set records for on-time performance, for the fewest long tarmac delays and for the lowest rates of canceled flights and mishandled baggage during the first six months of this year.

The first set of rules, adopted in 2010, set limits that dramatically reduced long tarmac delays, and a second round of regulations required carriers to display and advertise the total cost of a ticket, including any mandatory fees.

It posted the longest tarmac delay of the month: 337 minutes, or nearly six hours.

He stood beaming in the midday sun, the long black tarmac before him and a group of workers behind, scooping shovels of sand from a dune that had been creeping up to the road.

At this stage in the car's development, Mr. Case says he believes he only needs a long piece of tarmac to achieve his goal.

As you ride into Pontrhydfendigaid you'll see a long section of tarmac heading up into the hills to the right.

But, for now, a little look ahead. 1 Before there's any chance of spotting Santa coming down the chimney, most people have a long stretch of tarmac to negotiate, so we'll start here, with a good family car singalong song to occupy the non-sleeping children.