Originally Posted by
beachmouse
The USDOT tarmac delay fines are calculated on a per passenger basis and can go as high as $27,500 per passenger if the airline is a repeat offender of the rule. The maximum amount allowed for a full A380 is pretty epic.
https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclope...hts-33011.html
I guess the idea is to really focus the airline on not allowing it to be repeated, while not being excessively punitive for a first offense.