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"WestJet Criticized for Weight Limit on Power Wheelchairs"

Summary by Daily US Times
WestJet faces criticism from Canada’s transport regulator for creating obstacles for travelers with disabilities by limiting certain power wheelchairs from its aircraft. The Canadian Transportation Agency has ordered WestJet to eliminate its 136-kilogram weight restriction on mobility aids by July 2027. Until then, the airline is advised to use “spreader plates” to evenly distribute the wheelchair’s weight in the cargo hold and arrange alternate…
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Daily US Times broke the news on Friday, August 21, 2026.
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