flat tire rule

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English

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Etymology

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

Noun

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flat tire rule (plural flat tire rules)

  1. (US) 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.