The U.S. Transportation Department on Monday proposed to require airlines ensure...
FILE PHOTO: A plane taxis away from the terminal for departure at New York's Laguardia Airport ahead of a powerful approaching winter storm January 22, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar
In a proposed rule, the agency said airlines that operate new single-aisle aircraft with seating capacity of 125 or more seats would need to ensure the accessibility of features like toilet seats, assist handles, faucets, attendant call buttons, and door locks. Disabled people are forced to avoid using the toilet for hours, the administration said, which deters some from taking flights. The proposal will be open for public comment for 60 days.
The department would also require airlines to train flight attendants how to assist disabled passengers to and from the lavatory.
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