Plane Rules

What’s this? Airlines can’t stick it to you anymore … or at least not as much? I don’t know, something feels wrong. In the words of Admiral Ackbar: “It’s a trap!”

Good news for travelers: Starting in 120 days, the maximum amount of time that an airline can legally keep you stranded on the tarmac will be three hours. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the change on Monday. Under the new rule, airlines will also have to provide food and water within two hours of a plane being delayed on the tarmac, and lavatories must remain operable the whole time (The Associated Press)

If this is as they say it is, I’m pretty happy with that. You can stick me anywhere and, as long as you feed me, I’ll be a happy Alex. Nom nom nom.