Overview

• Officials said they will not enforce airline liability for mishandled wheelchairs, reimbursement for fare differences tied to wheelchair fit, or written notices of rights when checking mobility devices.
• USDOT told a court it is drafting a replacement regulation and is reassessing whether certain provisions comply with statute, with no final decisions yet.
• United, Delta, American, Southwest, JetBlue, and Airlines for America sued in February to overturn the December rule that tightened standards for accommodating passengers who use wheelchairs.
• Department data estimate about 5.5 million Americans use wheelchairs and show at least one in every 100 wheelchairs or scooters transported on domestic flights is damaged, delayed, or lost.
• Earlier this month the agency said it would drop a separate Biden proposal for cash compensation for carrier-caused flight disruptions, signaling a broader reevaluation of consumer protections.