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May 28, 2008

Plane Sits on Tarmac for 4-Hours — But This is a HAPPY Story

Hey, somebody got it right! I’m talking about that American Airlines flight from New Jersey to Dallas that was diverted to Austin Tuesday due to storms. The plane had to sit on the tarmac for nearly 4 hours. But not the passengers! They were allowed to deplane, or if they chose to stay, they were given free snacks and drinks, and yes, the plane was air-conditioned. And that’s the way it should be.