Department of Transportation extends deadline for certain airline disability accommodation rules
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The Department of Transportation is extending its “enforcement discretion” for several rules regarding how airlines handle passengers with disabilities. Enforcement discretion means the government has decided not to penalize airlines for failing to follow specific new requirements while it finishes its review process.
Why it matters: This is an administrative delay. It gives airlines more time before they are legally required to follow certain training and liability standards for passengers using wheelchairs.
Who it affects
- Airlines
This notice was issued by the Department of Transportation; readers should consult the Federal Register for full details before relying on these deadlines.
Agency: Transportation Department,
Source: Federal Register — read the official document