The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has imposed a staggering $50 million fine on American Airlines for multiple severe breaches of laws protecting passengers with disabilities. This penalty, announced on October 23, 2024, marks a shift in the DOT’s approach to enforcing disability regulations in air travel.
The DOT’s investigation, spanning from 2019 to 2023, uncovered a disturbing pattern of mistreatment towards passengers with disabilities. American Airlines was found to…
