American Airlines fined $50 million for violating disability regulations
American Airlines was hit with a $50 million fine from the U.S. Department of Transportation for violating laws protecting passengers with disabilities. The DOT says it uncovered instances of the airline failing to provide prompt wheelchair service,
American Airlines fined $50M over wheelchair access, damage
The Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a $50 million penalty to American Airlines on Wednesday for mistreating passengers with disabilities. The agency alleges the company provided improper physical assistance to customers and their wheelchairs,
American Airlines fined $50 million for mistreating disabled passengers
The Department of Transportation fined American Airlines $50 million for its mistreatment of disabled passengers and mishandling their wheelchairs.
American Airlines to pay record $50 million fine over its treatment of disabled passengers
Airlines must be accountable for their treatment of passengers with disabilities, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
American Airlines fined $50M for not helping disabled passengers, damaging wheelchairs
The federal government fined the airline $50 million for not providing wheelchair assistance to people with disabilities. In some cases, passengers were injured the Department of Transportation said, but did not give an exact number of injured people, The Associated Press reported.
US fines American Airlines $50M over mishandling of disabled passengers
The U.S. government is fining 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 pays record fine of $50M for mishandling wheelchair passengers
The U.S. Transportation Department announced that it was fining American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) a record $50 million for its treatment of disabled passengers, including failing to provide some with adequate assistance and mishandling wheelchairs.
Transportation Department fines American Airlines $50M for wheelchair violations
The Transportation Department on Wednesday slapped American Airlines with a $50 million penalty over breaking federal laws protecting the disabled, particularly those using wheelchairs.
American Airlines fined $50M over complaints of damaged wheelchairs, mistreating passengers
An investigation by the Department of Transportation found the airline injured passengers, failed to assist them and damaged thousands of wheelchairs.
US Fines American Airlines Record $50 Million Over Treatment of Disabled Passengers
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 assistance and mishandling wheelchairs.
American Airlines fined $50 million over disability rights violations
Investigators found that between 2019 and 2023 the airline failed to properly help disabled passengers get on and off its planes.
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American Airlines fined $50 million over mishandling of disabled passengers and wheelchairs
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US fines American Airlines $50M over mishandling disabled passengers, wheelchairs
DALLAS (AP) — 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 ...
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American Airlines fined $50M over mishandling of disabled passengers
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, ...
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