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flag The U.S. waives $16.7M in fines against American Airlines, requiring $16.8M in disability access upgrades instead.

flag The U.S. Transportation Department on December 10, 2025, announced it will waive $16.7 million in fines against American Airlines related to disability rights violations, including inadequate wheelchair assistance and damaged equipment. flag Instead, the airline will invest $16.8 million in improvements, including 119 new wheelchair lifts at major airports and a tracking system to monitor mobility devices, with completion by December 2026 and May 2027, respectively. flag The move follows concerns over unsafe handling, injuries, and delays. flag The department also waived an $11 million fine on Southwest Airlines, citing its $1 billion operational investment.

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