{"id":2441464,"date":"2019-03-07T21:12:00","date_gmt":"2019-03-08T04:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aspentimes.com\/news\/airline-admits-curfew-violations\/"},"modified":"2019-03-07T21:12:00","modified_gmt":"2019-03-08T04:12:00","slug":"airline-admits-curfew-violations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kspn\/local-news\/airline-admits-curfew-violations\/","title":{"rendered":"Airline admits curfew violations"},"content":{"rendered":"
The future of Aspen-Pitkin County Airport, as seen from Owl Creek Road, could involve relocating part of the road to allow for a runway to accommodate larger aircraft. More parking and a new terminal also are being discussed. Aspen Times file photo\/Aubree Da<\/strong>
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Lawyers for American Airlines told county officials Wednesday the company would take responsibility for two flights that took off after Aspen airport\u2019s curfew this winter, a county official said Thursday.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are going to admit the curfew violations,\u201d Pitkin County Attorney John Ely said.<\/p>\n

The next step in the process will be determination of a monetary fine, he said. An independent hearing officer will hold a public hearing to determine the amount of the fine, Ely said.<\/p>\n

Fines are capped at a maximum of $1,000 per curfew violation, Ely said.<\/p>\n

Under rules established years ago, planes cannot take off from Aspen\u2019s airport after 10:30 p.m. and cannot land after 11 p.m. Planes must wait until 7 a.m. to take off in the morning.<\/p>\n

The only two exceptions to the rule are planes experiencing an in-flight emergency or medical reasons, including a sick passenger or life-flight situation, he said.<\/p>\n

The two flights in question left Aspen heading for Los Angeles at 10:57 p.m. on Dec. 29 and 10:57 p.m. on Jan. 1, Ely has said.<\/p>\n

American officials will have a chance to present their side of the story during the public hearing to determine the fine, he said.<\/p>\n

Ellen Anderson, a resident of a neighborhood in the flight path and strong advocate for the curfew, said Thursday she was satisfied with American\u2019s decision.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom my standpoint, it\u2019s the truth of the matter, so I\u2019m heartened to see they are taking responsibility,\u201d she said. \u201cI think we\u2019re making progress.\u201d<\/p>\n

American\u2019s lawyers said they would get back to Pitkin County early next week about scheduling the fine hearing, Ely said.<\/p>\n

jauslander@aspentimes.com<\/p>\n

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