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Episode: Airlines could face more fines for mishandling wheelchairs under a Biden administration proposal
Description: The Biden administration is proposing to make it easier for the government to fine airlines for damaging or misplacing wheelchairs by making it an automatic violation of a federal law on accessible air travel.
The U.S. Transportation Department also called for airlines to provide annual training for employees who handle wheelchairs or lift passengers with disabilities.
Damage to wheelchairs and scooters during air travel is a big problem. The Transportation Department said 11,527 of the devices were mishandled by airlines last year, up slightly from 2022.
The administration announced the proposed rule during a White House event that included advocates for...