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American Airlines has been fined $50 million by the US Department of Transportation for allegedly mistreating passengers with disabilities, which the agency said has, in some cases, caused injury. ...
The U.S. Transportation Department on Wednesday said it was fining American Airlines a record $50 million for its treatment of disabled passengers, including failing to provide some with adequate ...
American Airlines has agreed to a record $50 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Transportation for violating laws that protect airline passengers with disabilities.
Passengers flying on certain airlines, such as Jetstar Asia will have to pay additional fees. [35] Wheelchair assistance at remote gates at selected airports are also available. Those with visual impairments are supposed to have meet and assist services provided by the airline if a caregiver or significant other is not present. [ 36 ]
Some airlines have controversial unaccompanied minor seating policies which discriminate against adult male passengers on the basis of gender. Said policies are believed to be a response to reports of in-flight sexual assault, and subsequently the call from parents for airlines to better safeguard their children while traveling as a UM.
The U.S. government fined American Airlines $50 million for failing to provide wheelchair assistance to passengers with disabilities and damaging thousands of wheelchairs over a five-year period.
American Airlines said in a statement the company is committed to supporting passengers with disabilities, and is working to improve their experience. The company said claims for mishandled ...
The federal government is slapping American Airlines with a $50 million fine after a multi-agency investigation uncovered repeat violations of the rules designed to protect airline passengers who ...