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The Department of Transportation intends to reinstate certain information collection requirements related to disability accommodations in air travel under OMB control number 2105-0571, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves air carriers providing mechanisms on their websites for passengers to request disability services and ensuring disclaimers when linking to third-party sites that may not meet the same accessibility standards. Public comments are requested by February 10, 2025. This move aims to support nondiscrimination and accessibility in air travel, as outlined in the Air Carrier Access Act.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a new rule aimed at improving air travel for people with disabilities who use wheelchairs. This rule strengthens regulations to prevent mishandling of wheelchairs and improper transfers, thus ensuring safety and dignity for wheelchair users. Airlines are now required to provide better assistance, offer loaner wheelchairs with customizations, and communicate effectively with passengers if their wheelchairs are mishandled. Additionally, the rule mandates annual hands-on training for airline staff and requires airlines to publish information about cargo hold dimensions to better inform passengers about their travel options.