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Good afternoon.. You may recall that my power wheelchair was damaged by American Airlines on a flight this summer. The cost of the repairs, including parts and labor was $998. American has paid for the parts and the repairs. The parts will be installed soon. I was wise to have mom take "before" and "after" pictures of the chair. I am so thankful that I took my backup chair on the trip and not my very good chair. I still believe that airline employees and contractors need mandatory professional development training on the appropriate handling and operations of the medical equipment that is so essential in the lives and well being of passengers with disabilities. Air travel will not become easier and more comfortable for people with disabilities until and unless that becomes a best practice and an industry standard.