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Delta Air Lines, Major US and Passenger Protection

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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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.

U.S. News & World Report · 23h

US Airlines Challenge Biden Wheelchair Passenger Protection Rule

United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways and airline trade group Airlines for America challenge the rule in the 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals that set stricter standards for accommodating passengers with wheelchairs and requires carriers to reimburse passengers for damage to wheelchairs.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Airlines seek to overturn Biden rules for travelers with wheelchairs

Airlines are seeking to undo Biden administration rules that required enhanced training for workers and protection for disabled passengers’ wheelchairs and assistive devices.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Airlines look to cut consumer protections for wheelchair-using travelers

Trade group for American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United say carriers are mishandling fewer passenger wheelchairs.

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Did Southwest Airlines Conduct Mass Layoffs in Preparation for JetBlue Merger? What We Know

The unconfirmed combination could hold benefits for both carriers, but would likely encounter significant regulatory hurdles.

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Airlines Suing For Right To Trash Wheelchairs Without Punishment

Airlines don't like the obligation to pay for replacement wheelchairs and reimburse ground transportation costs when a passenger's wheelchair is damaged.

Southwest Airlines’ First Major Job Cut in 53 Years Is Set to Reduce 15% Staff

Southwest Airlines (LUV) is about to implement its first-ever major job cut in 53 years, reducing 15% of its corporate staff.

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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 ...

Frontier, JetBlue And Southwest Navigate Industry Primed For Mergers

Key executives from Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways and United Airlines all appeared at a Barclays conference in Miami.

Southwest Airlines Could Fly High On Demand Growth, But Needs To Improve Margins

Southwest Airlines' gross and net income margins could use improvement vs. peers, as well as its dividend growth trend. See ...

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What Are Southwest Airlines' Top Boeing 737-800 Routes From Oakland?

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the most frequent route from Oakland Airport onboard Southwest’s 737-800 aircraft.

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In 'unprecedented' decision, Southwest Airlines to layoff 1,750 employees at Dallas HQ

Southwest Airlines said it will cut 1,750 jobs at its Dallas Love Field headquarters, representing about 15% of its corporate ...

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