The Resurgence of Flight Delays: Tarmac Tyranny Air travelers have grown accustomed to waiting in lines, at security checkpoints, or on congested highways.
However, one particular form of delay stands out for its cruelty and inefficiency: the tarmac hold. In the first five months of this year alone, more than 342 domestic flights were grounded for over three hours.
A notable incident occurred on a May evening when United Flight 661 from Newark to Chicago sat on the tarmac for seven hours.