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CONSUMER ALERT: The government won’t enforce new accessibility protections — here’s what it means for you

Another Biden-era consumer protection has fallen. But it may not be gone forever.

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Christopher Elliott
Oct 06, 2025
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) just announced it will pause enforcement of new accessibility rules for travelers with disabilities.

That decision, which was quietly disclosed last week, affects millions of passengers who rely on wheelchairs, crutches, or other mobility aids — and it means the long-promised improvements to air travel accessibility will be delayed.

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