U.S. looks at disruptions at American
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters is examining why thousands of American Airlines passengers were stranded last week as the department tries to prevent a repeat of the disruptions.
“What happened that American Airlines, a month after it reported it was in compliance with a directive, wasn’t in compliance?” Peters spokesman Brian Turmail said.
The review by Peters adds pressure on airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration, which she oversees, to firm up inspection practices.
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