Five major airlines are suing the U.S. government over a rule that punished them for damaging passengers’ wheelchairs
More than 11,500 wheelchairs and scooters were mishandled by airlines in 2023, according to the Department of Transportation.
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Southwest Airlines announces layoffs as company faces turmoil
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines announced Monday that it’s laying off 15% of its corporate employees. About 1,750 employees ...
US airlines challenge Biden wheelchair passenger protection rule
Major U.S. airlines and a trade association have challenged a Biden administration rule issued in December requiring new ...
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Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is laying off 1,750 employees
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines announced Monday that it’s laying off 15% of its corporate employees. About 1,750 employees ...
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Airlines Sue to Avoid Consequences for Breaking Disabled Travelers’ Wheelchairs
In addition to the new rule, the Department of Transportation also fined American Airlines $50 million last October for its ...
US Airlines Sue To Reverse USDOT Rule On Wheelchair Damage
Several of the country's major carriers have teamed up with Airlines For America in an attempt to reverse the rule.
Major US airlines challenge Biden-era DOT wheelchair accessibility rule
The DOT's Biden-era rule protecting travelers with mobility devices is being brought to court by major U.S. airlines.
Airlines look to remove consumer protections for travelers who use wheelchairs
Trade group for American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United say carriers are mishandling fewer passenger wheelchairs.
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Airlines Challenge New Rule on Disabled Passenger Protections
Major U.S. airlines are contesting a Biden administration rule aimed at enhancing consumer protections for disabled ...
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Southwest Airlines announces layoffs as company faces turmoil
"Airlines have a legal obligation to ensure that their flight schedules provide travelers with realistic departure and arrival times," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Southwest ...
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Southwest Airlines announces layoffs as company faces turmoil
“Airlines have a legal obligation to ensure ... and arrival times,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Southwest said it’s “disappointed” over the department’s suit ...