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FAA proposes US$2.5 million fine against American Eagle

Washington, USA - For not correctly verifying the weight of loaded baggage

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a civil penalty totaling almost US$2.5 million against American Eagle Airlines for operating flights without adequately ensuring the weight of baggage was properly calculated. The FAA alleges that between January and October 2008, American Eagle conducted at least 154 passenger-carrying flights when the baggage weight listed on airplane cargo...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1114110
Rome, Italy, 02/02/2010 14:28
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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