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Biden Administration Fines American Airlines Record $50 Million for Accessibility Violations

Oct 23, 2024, 10:07 AM

American Airlines has agreed to a record $50 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Transportation to resolve claims that the airline violated laws protecting passengers with disabilities. The Biden administration cited accessibility violations as the reason for the fine, stating that American Airlines mistreated disabled passengers. The record $50 million civil penalty represents a significant enforcement action to ensure airline passengers with disabilities are protected.