DOT issues disabled passenger rights without narrowbody lav language
US Department of Transportation officials have published the DOT’s first-ever Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights with the a... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Air Carrier Access Act
Exploring airline form accessibility for service animal handlers
After a lengthy rulemaking process, the US Department of Transportation’s new amendments to the Air Carrier Access Act finally went into eff... Continue Reading
DOT service animal rule lifts some proposed burdens on handlers
US Department of Transportation officials have formally amended the Air Carrier Access Act to ensure airlines are not required to recognize ... Continue Reading
American looks to modify its wheelchair weight limits for regionals
American Airlines is reviewing its guidelines governing the transport of mobility devices and wheelchairs in the cargo holds of its regional... Continue Reading
DOT proposal would crack down on emotional support animals on board
US Department of Transportation officials are proposing to tighten the rules around the carriage of service and emotional support animals, a... Continue Reading
US airlines still have far to go to address passenger mobility needs
As of last month, the US Department of Transportation’s Air Travel Consumer Report now includes statistics about damaged wheelchairs a... Continue Reading
Delta vows flexibility as the blind express concern over animal policy
Delta Air Lines assures it will “allow situational flexibility for any customer who needs to book a last-minute flight”, including pas... Continue Reading
ADAPTS hopes to make flying safer for wheelchair travelers everywhere
Although the Air Carrier Access Act of 1986 (ACAA, 14 CFR Part 382) prohibits commercial airlines from discriminating against people with di... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: People with disabilities want to travel, too
There are a number of misconceptions about people with disabilities (PWDs) and their desire for travel, and even their wherewithal to do so.... Continue Reading
#PaxEx Podcast: Making the case for more accessible air travel
Welcome to Episode 45 of the #PaxEx Podcast. Our guest for this episode is Mika Pyyhkala. Focused on technology and transportation, Mika is ... Continue Reading
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