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Old October 11th, 2012, 12:47 AM posted to rec.travel.air
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Default Clever Frequent Fliers Using Wheelchairs To Skip Security Lines Legally

In the last episode of , Fly Guy
said:

Or, at least, that’s the angle some fully-abled passengers are using to
cut through the winding queues at airport security checkpoints, the New
York Times reported. According to the 1986 Air Carrier Access Act,
airlines are required to accommodate disabled travelers — who need not
show any proof of disability — free of charge.


The fix is pretty simple: Stop letting wheelchairs bypass the security
line. There's little reason that they can't wait in line along with
everyone else, and get screened in order.

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