Business · 12/11/2013Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

DOT Issues Final Rule to Allow Airlines to Transport Manual Folding Wheelchairs in Airplane Cabins

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The US Department of Transportation has issued a final rule allowing airlines to use a specific method to transport manual folding wheelchairs in airplane cabins, providing greater accessibility for passengers with disabilities.

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