Flying with a wheelchair? A new rule may improve the experience. - ConsumerAffairs

If it becomes a rule, airline employees and contractors who physically assist passengers with disabilities and handle passengers’ wheelchairs will have to undergo new training. Read More

New federal rule seeks to improve airline travel for people with disabilities - CBS News

Fort Worth-based American Airlines receives $50 million fine from DOT over wheelchair violations 03:51. Here's some of what the new rule requires. The rule requires that airlines assist ... Read More

Major US Airlines Appeal New DOT Rule on Wheelchair Protections - MSN

The rule, implemented under the Biden administration and effective as of January 16, aims to improve air travel for wheelchair users by requiring better staff training, timely repairs or ... Read More

DOT finalizes new regulations to improve flying for disabled travelers - USA TODAY

What does the new wheelchair rule say? These are the major provisions of the new rule, which takes effect Jan. 16. Some provisions have a later implementation deadline. Read More

DOT: We’re working to improve flying experience - USA TODAY

ACPD’s commitment to protecting passengers includes fairly and vigorously enforcing consumer protection rules. This year, the division’s investigators made over 100 unannounced inspections of ... Read More

Airlines and Trump Administration Backpedal on Protections for Travelers With Wheelchairs

A landmark rule to expand the rights of disabled air travelers has been hamstrung by a lawsuit from major airlines and delayed enforcement by the Transportation Department. Read More

New airline rules will make it easier to get refunds for canceled flights. Here's what to know. - CBS News

New consumer protection rules will soon entitle airline passengers to automatic refunds when flights are canceled or significantly delayed, while also requiring airlines to reveal junk fees upfront. Read More

New Travel Protections For Passengers Flying With Wheelchairs - The New York Times

New Protections for Travelers Flying With Wheelchairs Are Coming Soon The Transportation Department has expanded the rights of airline passengers with mobility disabilities. The first changes will ... Read More

Proposed rule aims to improve air travel for wheelchair users

The Biden administration proposed new rules Thursday aimed at improving the flying experience for disabled passengers after years of complaints, including that wheelchairs are routinely broken on ... Read More

New federal rules call for ‘dignified travel’ among wheelchair users

Vanessa Pesec, a local advocate for increased accessibility, applauded the new rules. A wheelchair user since 1994, Pesec said she has never had her equipment damaged during flight. Still, she ... Read More

Airlines that mishandle wheelchairs face new accountability rules - NPR

The Transportation Department proposes new rules for how airlines handle wheelchairs Updated February 29, 2024 5:11 PM ET Originally published February 29, 2024 5:00 AM ET Heard on All Things ... Read More

Major US Airlines Appeal New DOT Rule on Wheelchair Protections

In their appeal, A4A and the participating airlines argued that certain aspects of the rule unfairly classify unavoidable incidents as discrimination. For example, they contend that turbulence, which ... Read More