Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks at the White House on July 23. He announced a $50 million fine against American Airlines on Wednesday. File Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 23 (UPI) — The Transportation Department on Wednesday slapped American Airlines with a $50 million penalty over breaking federal laws protecting the disabled, particularly those using wheelchairs. The department said an investigation revealed that from 2019 to 2023, the airline