Thank the DOT for Protecting Travelers with Disabilities

We applaud the Department of Transportation (DOT) for taking significant action to protect the rights and dignity of air travelers with disabilities. The newly announced rule sets essential standards for “safe and dignified” assistance, requiring airlines to improve their care and support for passengers who use wheelchairs or need additional assistance.

These protections are long overdue and will ensure mandatory annual, hands-on training for employees and contractors assisting disabled passengers, as well as prompt assistance for boarding, deplaning, and connections to avoid unnecessary delays. The rule also mandates loaner accommodations and better protections for wheelchairs or scooters in cases of loss or damage.

This rule marks a vital step toward creating a more inclusive and respectful air travel experience for all passengers. By holding airlines accountable and implementing these critical changes, the DOT is ensuring that disabled travelers are treated with the dignity, care, and prompt attention they deserve.

Join us in thanking the DOT for this groundbreaking progress and for standing up for the rights of passengers with disabilities. Let’s celebrate this step toward a more accessible and equitable air travel industry!

Sign to thank the DOT for protecting disabled travelers and ensuring their safety and dignity in air travel!