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UK government plans new safeguards for disabled air passengers
The proposed legislative changes include removing compensation limits for damaged wheelchairs and granting the aviation regulator powers to fine airlines.
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The essentials of this story
- What happened
- The UK government announced plans for stronger safeguards, including removing compensation limits for damaged wheelchairs and granting the aviation regulator fining powers.
- Who is affected
- Disabled air passengers travelling through UK airports and airlines operating within the UK.
- What changes
- Wheelchair compensation limits are planned to be removed, and the aviation regulator will gain powers to fine non-compliant airlines and airports.
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Sources
- UK government promises disabled air passengers better safeguards — The Guardian — negócios