"DOT Investigates Delta's Handling of Passengers in Extreme Heat on Las Vegas Flight"

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) is investigating why Delta Air Lines passengers in Las Vegas were left on a plane on the tarmac in extreme heat for hours. Buttigieg expressed shock at the reports and emphasized that tarmac delays are not supposed to last that long, even under normal temperatures. The DOT has rules in place regarding tarmac delays, including providing comfortable cabin temperatures and moving the plane within three hours to a location where passengers can exit. Delta Air Lines has apologized for the incident and is also investigating the cause. The DOT has stated that it will hold the airline accountable for any violations.