US DOT issues landmark fine to American Airlines for poor treatment of passengers with disabilities

The US Department of Transportation has issued a penalty of US$50 million to American Airlines for failing to provide a safe and dignified air travel experience for passengers with disabilities. The ... Read More

Transportation Department fines American Airlines $50M for wheelchair violations

The Transportation Department on Wednesday slapped American Airlines with a $50 million penalty over breaking federal laws protecting the disabled, particularly those using wheelchairs. Read More

New automatic airline refund rules are now in effect — here's what's covered

The DOT's new rules should make it easier to receive refunds from airlines, but don't significantly expand when you're eligible for one. Read More

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American Airlines to pay record $50 million fine over its treatment of disabled passengers

Airlines must be accountable for their treatment of passengers with disabilities, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said. Read More

Department of Transportation Fines American Airlines $50 Million for Mistreating Disabled Travelers

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued American Airlines a landmark $50 million penalty for the airline’s mistreatment of disabled travelers and their mobility aids between 2019 and ... Read More

American Airlines fined $50 million for its treatment of passengers with disabilities

The U.S. Department of Transportation penalty against American Airlines comes after "numerous serious violations of the laws protecting airline passengers with disabilities" over a four-year period. Read More

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American Airlines fined $50 million for violating disability laws

The U.S. government is fining American Airlines $50 million for failing to provide wheelchair assistance to passengers with disabilities and damaging thousands of wheelchairs. Read More

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Labour to introduce new disability benefit reforms as DWP surveys PIP claimants on costs

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