The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined American Eagle Airlines $900,000 for tarmac delays of more than three hours on 15 flights arriving at O’Hare International Airport on May 29. The airline must pay $650,000 of the fine within 30 days, but up to $250,000 can be credited for refunds, vouchers, and frequent flyer mile awards provided to the passengers on the 15 flights, as well as to passengers on future flights that violate the three-hour rule, the DOT said. American Eagle has apologized but blamed the delays on airport congestion caused by a slow-moving weather system.

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