flat tire rule

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An airline's policy of putting a passenger on the next available flight without a penalty if they arrive too late for the scheduled flight.

Word forms

flat tire rule flat tire rules

Etymology

A vehicle developing a flat tire might be the cause of delay in reaching an airport.

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