US fines American Airlines $50 million over mishandling of disabled passengers and wheelchairs

The Transportation Department imposed a $50 million fine on Americans of the American for violating disability laws. The investigation reviewed complaints from 2019 to 2023, revealing the company damaged thousands of wheelchairs and failed to provide adequate assistance to disabled passengers, as stated by Transportation Secretary Pete Blue Judge.

What was the amount of the fine imposed by the Transportation Department?

• $100 million

• $50 million

• $25 million

• $10 million

During which years did the investigation review passenger complaints?

• 2015 to 2018

• 2019 to 2023

• 2020 to 2024

• 2018 to 2022

Who is the Transportation Secretary mentioned in the transcript?

• Pete Blue Judge

• John Doe

• Alex Green

• Jane Smith

What issue did the company face regarding wheelchairs?

• Overcharged for wheelchair services

• Damaged thousands of wheelchairs

• Lost wheelchairs

• Failed to provide wheelchairs

What was the company's failure in assisting disabled passengers?

• Delayed flights

• Provided incorrect information

• Failed to provide adequate assistance

• Lost luggage