U.S. looks at disruptions at American
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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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