"US will not enforce Biden wheelchair passenger protection rule"

https://www.reuters.com/world/usdot-will-not-enforce-biden-wheelchair-passenger-protection-rule-2025-09-29/

US Dept of Transportation "will not enforce the requirements imposing airline liability for mishandled wheelchairs or a requirement for airlines to reimburse passengers using wheelchairs"

Also, they "will not enforce a requirement airlines notify passengers about their rights in writing when they are checking wheelchairs or scooters"

#USPol #Airlines #Wheelchair #Damage #Disability #Accessibility

Solo travelers were punished with extra charges. That’s changing. https://zurl.co/GDVnc
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Solo travelers were punished with extra charges. That’s changing.

From cruise lines to hotels to tours, the travel industry is changing to cater to solo travelers.

The Washington Post
Akasa Air revamps 'Pets on Akasa' service: More pets per cabin, higher weight limits, extended certificate validity, priority perks, and wider network https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/akasa-air-expands-pets-on-akasa-service-adieh1vl?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #akasaair #petsonakasa #petlover #airlines
What further indignities can budget airlines impose on passengers in the name of reducing costs?
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Lufthansa Group plans to cut 4,000 jobs by 2030, citing AI, digitalization, and operational consolidation https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/lufthansa-job-cuts-ai-digitalisation-2030-mfjkkhpj?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #lufthansa #airlines #job #ai
Russia loses bid for UN aviation authority council seat

Moscow immediately called for “a repeat round of voting” after Russia fell short of the support needed to gain a seat on the International Civil Aviation Organization’s 36-member council.

POLITICO

Delta Upgrades Engines on 300+ Planes After Toxic Fumes Cause Health Issues for Crew and Passengers

Delta Air Lines is replacing auxiliary power units (APUs) on more than 300 of its Airbus planes after a rise in toxic fume incidents that have sickened both crew members and passengers. APUs, small engines that supply electricity and cabin air when the main engines aren’t running, have been found to... [More info]

✈️ Flight delayed again? Here's how to turn airport waiting time into your most productive hours yet! 💪

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Can I Take Power Banks on Flights? We Explain the Rules (2025)

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wired.com/story/rules-for-power-banks-on-flights/