The Transportation Department issued the fine after an investigation revealed “cases of unsafe physical assistance that at times resulted in injuries and undignified treatment of wheelchair users.” Abuse of the Disabled, Disabilities, Airlines and Airplanes, Discrimination, Wheelchairs, Fines (Penalties), American Airlines, Transportation Department (US), Buttigieg, Pete (1982- ) The Transportation Department issued the fine after an investigation revealed “cases of unsafe physical assistance that at times resulted in injuries and undignified treatment of wheelchair users.” NYT > Business