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Business - The New York Times
American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Treatment of Disabled Travelers Using Wheelchairs
The Transportation Department issued the fine after an investigation revealed “cases of unsafe physical assistance that at times resulted in injuries and undignified treatment of wheelchair users.”49 minutes ago - Travel -
Top stories - BBC News
Passenger who died in mid Wales train crash named
The passenger who died is named locally, and one train driver was "quite badly injured".1 hour ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Yelp disables reviews for the McDonald's location visited by Trump
Yelp said it disabled comments after a rash of politicized reviews for the Feasterville, PA-based McDonald's visited by Donald Trump.3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
American Airlines Fined $50 Million Over Treatment of Passengers With Disabilities
The carrier said its mishandling rate for wheelchairs and scooters has dropped by 20% in recent years as it invests in new equipment and practices.8 hours ago - Travel -
Top stories - CBS News
American to pay $50 million fine for its treatment of disabled passengers
Airlines must be accountable for their treatment of passengers with disabilities, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.6 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
American Airlines to pay $50 million penalty for mistreatment of disabled fliers
American Airlines’ stock falls after $50 million settlement with DOT over mistreatment of disabled passengers.7 hours ago - Travel -
Top stories - NBC News
American Airlines fined $50M for violating disability laws
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced a $50 million fine against American Airlines for its alleged mistreatment of passengers with disabilities, which the department said in ...8 hours ago - Travel -
Top stories - The New York Times
American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Treatment of Disabled Travelers Using Wheelchairs
The Transportation Department issued the fine after an investigation revealed “cases of unsafe physical assistance that at times resulted in injuries and undignified treatment of wheelchair users.”8 hours ago - Travel -
World - ABC News
An Air New Zealand flight to Auckland diverts to Melbourne because of disruptive passenger
An Air New Zealand flight bound for Auckland, New Zealand, from Perth, Australia, has been forced to divert after a passenger became disruptive17 hours ago - New Zealand -
Top stories - BBC News
Passenger dies and 15 hurt after two trains crash
A westbound train went about 1,000 metres beyond its stopping point to hit a stationary service.22 hours ago -
Sports - ABC News
Atletico trying to raise awareness of fans with disabilities in Champions League game
Atletico Madrid is trying to bring a record number of spectators with disabilities to a Champions League match to raise awareness about inclusion and the need to promote better access to sport for ...22 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
New young drivers should not carry under-21s as passengers, AA says
It is also proposed that under-21s could lose their licences for not wearing a seatbelt.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Passengers stuck on planes and homes without power
Northern Ireland Electricity restored power to more than 10,000 customers over the course of Sunday.2 days ago -
Tech - Wired
Protesters Say Uber and Lyft Are Still Failing Their Blind Passengers
At a protest in San Francisco, blind Uber and Lyft users claim that the ride-hailing companies aren’t doing enough to prevent drivers from turning them away.3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
How a care home teacher set up a TV station for and by people with learning disabilities
All the reporters at Norway's TV BRA are disabled or autistic.3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Japan "zombie" train spooks passengers ahead of Halloween
A chartered bullet train filled with thrill-seekers descended into a zombie apocalypse just in time for Halloween.4 days ago - Japan -
Top stories - CBS News
U.S. boosts passenger screening as Marburg and mpox viruses spread
Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.5 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Lufthansa Fined $4 Million for Stopping Jewish Passengers From Boarding Plane
The Transportation Department handed out a record fine after the airline prevented 128 travelers from making a connecting flight in 2022.October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
Nut bans unlikely to help allergic air passengers, say specialists
The real danger comes from passengers on previous flights leaving peanut residue on seats, a review says.October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
What happens to disabled people when parents die?
A group of friends with severe learning disabilities are planning a future in a shared home.October 16 -
Top stories - NBC News
Phoenix police under scrutiny after video shows violent arrest of disabled man
The arrest of a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy, who was repeatedly punched and Tased by a pair of Phoenix police officers in August and later charged with aggravated assault and resisting ...October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
Lufthansa fined $4 million for blocking Jewish passengers from flight
Fine is largest ever issued by U.S. Department of Transportation against an airline for civil rights violations.October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Lufthansa hit with record penalty after barring Jewish passengers
The German airline has agreed to pay $4m to resolve claims it discriminated against Jewish passengers.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Lufthansa fined $4M over allegations it discriminated against Jewish passengers
The U.S. Department of Transportation fined German airline Lufthansa $4 million for allegedly discriminating against Jewish passengers who were traveling in May 2022, it announced in a release ...October 15 -
Top stories - NBC News
Lufthansa fined record $4 million for discriminating against Jewish passengers
Germany’s flagship airline has been fined $4 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation over allegations it discriminated against a group of Jewish passengers.October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
This young disabled man dreamed of having a job - the system had other ideas
Elliot wants to live independently - but making that happen proved a bigger challenge than he expected.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
NJ Transit operator killed, passengers injured after train hits tree
An NJ Transit train operator is dead and nearly two dozen passengers are injured after a train struck a tree on the tracks Monday morning.October 14 -
Top stories - ABC News
Voters with disabilities are feeling ignored by presidential candidates
A new report from Rutgers University estimates that about 40.2 million eligible voters in the quickly approaching U.S. presidential election are disabledOctober 14 -
Health - ABC News
Voters with disabilities are feeling ignored by presidential candidates
A new report from Rutgers University estimates that about 40.2 million eligible voters in the quickly approaching U.S. presidential election are disabledOctober 14 -
Top stories - ABC News
Pilot killed, passenger injured in small plane crash in Savannah, Georgia
A plane crash in Savannah, Georgia, on Sunday left the small aircraft's pilot dead and a passenger injured, officials said.October 14 -
Tech - Wired
These Apps Help People With Disabilities Travel Smarter and Safer
For the disability community, technology can be the most valuable travel companion. These apps and services make it easier to get around a new city.October 14