# Accessible Lavatories on Single-Aisle Aircraft and Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers With Disabilities Using Wheelchairs

**Action Urgency Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Transportation Department; Office of the Secretary |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Notification of enforcement discretion. |
| Published | 2026-08-04 |
| Significant | Yes (EO 12866) |
| CFR parts | 14 CFR 382 |
| Summary | The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT or Department) is extending its previously announced enforcement discretion for four provisions of the final rule on "Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers With Disabilities Using Wheelchairs" (Wheelchair Rule I) related to airline liability for mishandled wheelchairs, refresher training frequency, pre-departure notifications, and fare difference reimbursements from December 31, 2026 to April 30, 2027. To maintain regulatory consistency, the Department is also expanding this enforcement discretion to include the 12-month hands-on training man |
| Document number | 2026-15835 |

## Why this score
- Significant rule under EO 12866.
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/04/2026-15835/accessible-lavatories-on-single-aisle-aircraft-and-ensuring-safe-accommodations-for-air-travelers). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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