(CNN)– The federal government issued a $50 million fine against American Airlines. A multi-agency investigation uncovered repeat violations of rules designed to protect airline passengers who use wheelchairs. The investigation led by the Department of Transportation found American had serious violations of disabled passenger rules between 2019 and 2023. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says American mishandled and damaged thousands of wheelchairs and failed to provide adequate assistance to disable passengers. Categories: News Tags: American Airlines