US fines American Airlines $50 million over mishandling of disabled passengers and 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 five-year period,
US fines American Airlines $50M over mishandling of disabled passengers and wheelchairs
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 fined $50M over treatment of disabled passengers
DALLAS — The U.S. government has fined American Airlines US$50 million for failing to provide wheelchair assistance to passengers with disabilities and damaging thousands of wheelchairs over a five-year period.
American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Treatment of Disabled Travelers Using Wheelchairs
The Transportation Department issued the fine after an investigation revealed “cases of unsafe physical assistance that at times resulted in injuries and undignified treatment of wheelchair users.”
American Airlines Fined Record $50 Million For Mistreating Disabled Passengers
The fine is 25 times larger than the previous largest airline penalty for violations of disability protections. It represents 6% of American’s net profits last year.
American Airlines fined $50 million for violating disability laws
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.
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