American Airlines has reversed a policy that meant some people who use heavy wheelchairs could no longer fly on certain small regional jets.
The recent policy banned wheelchairs weighing more than 300 pounds from some of its smaller jets. Many power wheelchairs, with batteries and motors, weigh more than that.
The airline had already announced plans to review the new rule earlier this month, following an NPR report. Now American says the review is completed and it will end the weight limit.
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