Passenger Walks on Plane Wing After 4-Hour Tarmac Delay

An Aeromexico passenger opened an emergency exit and walked onto the wing during a tarmac delay in Mexico City, prompting a reminder of U.S. passenger rights for tarmac delays. The U.S. Department of Transportation requires airlines to provide food and water during onboard tarmac delays of more than two hours, and an opportunity to leave the plane after three hours for domestic flights or four hours for international flights. However, airlines are not required to provide additional compensation for tarmac delays, and are not obligated to offer full meals, only snacks, during lengthy delays.