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Federal Register · February 20, 2025
The title they went with Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers With Disabilities Using Wheelchairs Noisy translates that to

Airlines get another year to figure out how to safely fly wheelchairs

What happened
The US Department of Transportation will not fine airlines for another year if they fail to safely accommodate air travelers using wheelchairs. This means airlines have until March 2025 to comply with new rules designed to improve safety for disabled passengers.
Why it matters
New rules were supposed to make air travel safer for people using wheelchairs. Now, airlines have more time to comply, which means the safety improvements will be delayed. This pushes back the date when airlines must meet standards for handling wheelchairs and assisting passengers.
The signal
Watch for any new announcements from the Department of Transportation closer to the March 2025 deadline, or if any airlines announce specific plans for compliance before then.
If you insist
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