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WestJet must ditch its 300-pound wheelchair weight limit by June 2027, after the Canadian Transportation Agency ruled it unfairly excludes travelers with disabilities — a win for advocates after one woman had to drive hundreds of miles because her 500-pound chair couldn’t fly. The decision stems from a former federal minister’s struggle, but critics question if the deadline is too far off given current aircraft capabilities — though hope remains that air travel will soon be truly inclusive for all mobility needs.

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