Canada’s transport regulator orders WestJet to scrap a weight cap that limits which power wheelchairs can be carried on its flights. The regulator says the policy creates an “undue barrier” for travellers living with disabilities.
The decision follows findings that the airline’s safety-related measure effectively restricts some power wheelchairs from boarding. Outlets report that the regulator considers the impact on passengers and accessibility rather than the cap alone.
The reporting focuses on the same core issue: the weight limit is treated as discriminatory because it can prevent some mobility devices from being used during air travel. The outlets describe the ruling as requiring WestJet to change its approach so passengers are not blocked by the wheelchair weight threshold, though the specific timeline and operational details are not included in the excerpts.
