Major US airlines including American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, and United are challenging a new rule requiring higher standards for wheelchair accessibility in airports. The industry group Airlines for America filed a court case claiming the Transportation Department exceeded its authority and abused discretion. The move comes amid President Trump’s efforts to overhaul diversity, equity, and inclusion policies he claims are wasteful and discriminatory.
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