British Airways PLC - Order 2023-4-5

This consent order concerns violations by British Airways PLC (British Airways) of 14 CFR Part 259 and 49 U.S.C. § 41712. Specifically, British Airways failed to adhere to the assurance in its contingency plan for lengthy tarmac delays regarding the timely deplaning of passengers. This order directs British Airways to cease and desist from future similar violations of 14 CFR Part 259 and 49 U.S.C. § 41712, and assesses the carrier $135,000 in civil penalties.