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UK plans stronger safeguards for disabled air passengers
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More than 1,000 wheelchairs were damaged in transit in 2024.
The UK government pledged stronger protections for disabled air passengers, including safeguards for wheelchairs and new enforcement powers. Measures are expected to be included in a civil aviation bill progressing through parliament.
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The UK government pledged better safeguards for disabled air passengers.
“Disabled passengers will have better safeguards when flying, the government has pledged”
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More than 1,000 wheelchairs were damaged in transit in 2024.
“after more than 1,000 wheelchairs were damaged in transit in 2024”
The government is planning to remove the maximum compensation payout for lost and damaged wheelchairs.
“The government is planning to remove the maximum payout in compensation for lost and damaged wheelchairs”