U.S. Department of Transportation moves forward on improving air travel for disabled passengers; Requires carriers to file disability complaints.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-9 July 2003-US DOT: U.S. Department of Transportation moves forward on improving air travel for disabled passengers; Requires carriers to file disability complaints(C)1994-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:07082003 Beginning next year, U.S. and foreign air carriers serving the United States will be required to record complaints they receive regarding the treatment of passengers with disabilities and to report these complaints annually to the U.S.

Department of Transportation (DOT). This new rule, published in today's Federal Register, is part of DOT's continuing effort to work toward barrier-free travel by individuals with disabilities, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta said at a recent forum focusing on issues faced by air...