U.S. Proposes New Rules to Protect Disabled Air Travelers, Especially Those in Wheelchairs
• U.S. proposes new rules to improve air travel for disabled passengers, especially those in wheelchairs • Rules aim to make it easier to hold airlines accountable for mishandling wheelchairs • Requires more training for airline employees assisting disabled passengers • Over 11,000 wheelchairs and scooters mishandled by airlines in 2022 • Builds on earlier Biden administration efforts to support travelers with disabilities