Airlines in the US have slashed tarmac delays in August.
Figures released from the Department of Transport show that US airline delays dropped sharply in August compared to a year ago.
In August 2009, passengers stranded on runways when 66 flights with passengers on board were stranded for more than 3 hours of waiting time.
In August 2010, there was only one such incident, according to the DOT, even though there was no change in the rate of cancelled flights.
There is now a DOT maximum for tarmac delays.
A new rule says passengers must be allowed off the plane if it is delayed for 3 hours or more.
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