WASHINGTON (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.