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The Air Carrier Access Act (49 U.S.C. § 41705) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in air travel. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has a rule defining the rights of passengers and the obligations of airlines under this law.
The Air Carrier Access Act of 1986 (ACAA) is a federal law enacted by the 99th United States Congress on October 2, 1986. Its primary purpose is to prohibit commercial airlines from discriminating against passengers with disabilities.
This Bill of Rights describes the fundamental rights of air travelers with disabilities under the Air Carrier Access Act and its implementing regulation, 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 382.
The Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) is a law that makes it illegal for airlines to discriminate against passengers because of their disability. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for enforcing the ACAA, which applies to all flights to, from, or within the United States.
This rule prohibits both U.S. and foreign carriers from discriminating against passengers on the basis of disability; requires carriers to make aircraft, other facilities, and services accessible; and requires carriers to take steps to accommodate passengers with a disability.
(1) In 1986, President Ronald Reagan signed the Air Carrier Access Act of 1986 (Public Law 99–435; 100 Stat. 1080), adding a provision now codified in section 41705 of title 49, United States Code (in this section referred to as the “ACAA”), prohibiting disability-based discrimination in air transportation.
This Bill of Rights describes the ten fundamental rights of air travelers with disabilities under the Air Carrier Access Act and the Department’s implementing regulation. The Right to Be Treated with Dignity and Respect. The Right to Receive Information About a Flight’s Limitations. The Right to Receive Information in an Accessible Format.
The Air Carrier Access Act and Service Dogs. By: Service Dog Certifications. If you rely on a service dog, you need to know about the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA). The ACAA is a U.S. federal law that gives you the right to bring your service dog in the plane cabin on all flights to, from, and within the United States.
The ACAA is a federal statute passed in 1986 to ensure people with disabilities can fly easily and without facing discrimination. 14 CFR Part 382 outlines how airlines should implement this statute. In 2021, the Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights was released.
Air Carrier Access Act of 1986 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit air carriers from discriminating against handicapped persons. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate regulations to ensure non-discriminatory treatment of such persons.