Trump administration waives $16.7 million in fines for American Airlines over wheelchair issues

Trump administration waives $16.7 million in fines for American Airlines over wheelchair issues

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Transportation Department said Tuesday it will waive $16.7 million in fines issued to American Airlines under then President Joe Biden in 2024 as part of a settlement over the air carrier’s treatment of disabled passengers, including failing to provide some with adequate assistance and mishandling wheelchairs. USDOT said it will instead require American to spend $16.8 million to benefit passengers with disabilities, includi…

Trump Administration Waives $16.7 Million in Fines for American Airlines Over

The Department of Transportation said Tuesday it will waive $16.7 million in fines issued to American Airlines under then-President Joe Biden in 2024.

US drops $16.7mn fine on AA in return for service investment

The United States Department of Transportation has waived the USD16.7 million balance of a USD25 million fine imposed on American Airlines (AA, Dallas/Fort Worth) in 2024 for its failure to provide adequate service to passengers using wheelchairs and mobility scooters. The regulator will instead require the carrier to invest this amount in service improvement. "DOT believes that this approach incentivises airlines to improve the experience for p…