Flight Delays
On-Time Performance Disclosure and Tarmac Delays
A compilation of rules, guidance, enforcement orders and publications on flight delays, on-time performance disclosure and tarmac delays.
Rules and Guidance
| Name | Document |
|---|---|
| P.L. 112-95: Filing tarmac delay contingency plans with DOT | |
| Text of P.L. 112-95 | View PDF |
| February 24, 2012 DOT implementing notice | View PDF |
| List of carriers with 30 or more seats that must submit tarmac delay plans to DOT | View PDF |
| Tarmac delays and other consumer issues | [HOLD] |
| 14 CFR Part 234 (prior to April 2011 amendment) | View Rule |
Guidance
| Name | Date | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Frequently Asked Questions | ||
| Consumer Rule I | 12/30/09 | [HOLD] |
| Consumer Rule II | 4/25/11 | [HOLD] |
Enforcement Orders
| Name | Order No. | Document |
|---|---|---|
| American Eagle Airlines, Inc. | 2011-11-13 | View PDF |
| Frontier Airlines, Inc. | 2011-6-10 | View PDF |
| AirTran Airways, Inc. | 2011-4-2 | View PDF |
| Southwest Airlines Co. | 2011-3-20 | View PDF |
| United Air Lines, Inc. | 2010-9-22 | View PDF |
| Pinnacle Airlines, Inc. | 2010-9-11 | View PDF |
| ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. | 2009-11-18 | View PDF |
| Continental Airlines, Inc. | 2009-11-17 | View PDF |
| Mesaba Airlines | 2009-11-16 | View PDF |
Publications
| Name | Document |
|---|---|
| Coping with Flight Delays | View PDF |
| Development of Contingency Plans for Lengthy On-Board Ground Delays | View PDF |
Updated: Friday, September 21, 2012
