Some of the largest airlines in the US are looking to overturn a recent Department of Transportation (DOT) rule that requires higher standards for accommodating passengers with disabilities, especially wheelchair users.
The rule’s requirements include:
- New training for airline employees who work with travelers with disabilities and
- Higher penalties for mishandled mobility devices, including wheelchairs.
The airlines claim DOT went beyond its authority and asked the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals to invalidate the rule.
For more information, see the article “Airlines Challenge Biden-Era Wheelchair Accessibility Rule“.