Biden Administration Proposes New Airline Rules to Improve Accommodations for Passengers with Disabilities
• The Biden Administration proposes new rules for how airlines must accommodate passengers with disabilities, including better handling of wheelchairs.
• The rules would make mishandling wheelchairs an automatic violation, make it easier to hold airlines accountable for damage or delays.
• Airlines would need to provide more training for employees who assist passengers with disabilities and handle mobility devices.
• The rules would require airlines to provide prompt assistance to passengers with disabilities when boarding and exiting planes.
• Disability advocates welcomed the rules but some expressed disappointment in what was left out, like more clarity on training and assistance timelines.