FAA hits American with record $24.2 million fine

The FAA is upping the price again for airlines that don't follow its airworthiness directives to the letter of the law. The agency proposed a record $24.2 million fine for American for failing to follow regulations in the way it secured wiring in its MD-80-series jets two years ago. The proposed fine is more than twice what regulators wanted to slap on Southwest in 2008.

Read more about it in this AP story.

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Tom Belden has been reporting about Philadelphia International Airport and other air travel subjects for more than 20 years, writing columns for The Inquirer's Travel and Business sections. His reporting (with colleague Craig McCoy) on baggage handling problems in Philadelphia have been credited with helping to improve the system. His previous blog was called Road Warrior. He can reached at tbelden@phillynews.com.

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