Air Travel Ranking the U.S. Airlines Most and Least Likely to Damage Wheelchairs and Scooters Data from the DOT's Air Travel Consumer Report includes insights on airline wheelchair damage from the 2024 calendar year. 3 min read
Air Travel Big Changes at Southwest Make It Like Every Other Airline (Almost) Checked baggage fees, seat selection fees and basic economy fares are coming to Southwest, undermining the carrier's value proposition. 4 min read
Air Travel FLY Act Would Permit Parents and Caregivers to Accompany Disabled Passengers in Airports The law would also permit caregivers who qualify for expedited security screening through TSA PreCheck to receive that status on a gate pass. 1 min read
Air Travel U.S. Airlines Sue to Block Disabled Passenger Protections and Training Requirements An airline trade group has the Air Carrier Access Act in its sights, and hopes to overturn the civil rights of disabled flyers. 4 min read
Air Travel New DOT Leadership, the Shadow Precedent and the Future of Accessibility Policy Secretary Pete is out, and former Congressman Sean Duffy is (nearly) in — here’s what that means for accessible travel advocacy. 10 min read
Air Travel DOT Announces “Landmark” Expansion of Accessible Air Travel Rights for Wheelchair Users The USDOT released a final rule requiring airlines to meet higher standards for accommodating wheelchair users and disabled passengers. 3 min read
Air Travel DOT Levies Largest-Ever Fine for Disability Discrimination Against American Airlines American Airlines was hit with the largest fine for disability rights violations in American history — $50 million. Why did it take so long? 2 min read
Air Travel Timeline for Wheelchair Space on Airplanes Taking Shape Statement suggests USDOT approval for wheelchairs in the aircraft cabin is just around the corner, with regulations to follow. 4 min read
Air Travel Lipstick on a Pig: New Tag Won’t Fix Wheelchair Handling Woes at American Airlines American Airlines said its new luggage tag for wheelchairs would improve the disabled passenger experience, but there is no evidence of that. 3 min read