WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Major U.S. airlines and a

trade association have challenged a Biden administration rule

issued in December requiring new consumer protections for

disabled passengers using wheelchairs.

United Airlines, Delta Air Lines ( DAL ), American

Airlines ( AAL ), Southwest Airlines ( LUV ), JetBlue Airways ( JBLU )

and airline trade group Airlines for America challenge

the rule in the 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals that set

stricter standards for accommodating passengers with wheelchairs

and requires carriers to reimburse passengers for damage to

wheelchairs.