New Travel Protections For Passengers Flying With Wheelchairs

The Transportation Department has expanded the rights of airline passengers with mobility disabilities. The first changes will go into effect next month.

American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Treatment of Disabled Passengers Using Wheelchairs

The Transportation Department issued the fine after an investigation revealed “cases of unsafe physical assistance that at times resulted in injuries and undignified treatment of wheelchair users.”

U.S. Proposes New Rules to Ease Flying for Travelers in Wheelchairs

The Transportation Department said the proposed regulations would make it easier to hold airlines accountable for mishandling passengers’ wheelchairs.

U.S. Moves to Improve Airplane Bathrooms for People With Disabilities

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Transportation Dept. Opens Program to Make Public Transit Accessible

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