DOT Levies $50M Wheelchair Penalty On American, Eyes Other U.S. Airlines

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American Airlines is facing a $50 million penalty from the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) for what the agency describes as “numerous, serious violations” of laws protecting airline passengers with disabilities. According to DOT, the transgressions were found to have occurred between 2019-2023...
Christine Boynton

Christine Boynton is a Senior Editor covering air transport in the Americas for Aviation Week Network.

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