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382.3 What do the terms in this rule mean?
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What is 14 CFR Part 382 (part 382)?
Part 382 is a detailed set of rules that define air carriers’ responsibilities under the ACAA and ensures that individuals with disabilities will be treated without discrimination consistent...
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§27.77 Recipients of Essential Air Service subsidies.
Any air carrier receiving Federal financial assistance from the Department of Transportation under the Essential Air Service Program shall, as a condition of receiving such assistance, comply...
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Air Carrier Access Act
The Air Carrier Access Act prohibits discrimination in air transportation by domestic and foreign air carriers against qualified individuals with physical or mental impairments....
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Guidance Concerning Service Animals
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Background
airlines also are obliged to provide all accommodations in accordance with FAA safety regulations, educated consumers help assure that airlines provide accommodations consistent with the carriers...
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General Requirements of Part 382
In a nutshell, the main requirements of Part 382 regarding service animals are: Carriers shall permit dogs and other service animals used by persons with disabilities to accompany...
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Two Steps for Airline Personnel
To determine whether an animal is a service animal and should be allowed to accompany its user in the cabin, airline personnel should: 1. Establish whether the animal is a pet or...
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Does the ADA prohibit discrimination by airlines?
Discrimination by air carriers in areas other than employment is not covered by the ADA, but rather, by the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA)....
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Q37. Do commercial airlines have to comply with the ADA?
The Air Carrier Access Act is the Federal law that protects the rights of people with disabilities in air travel. For information or to file a complaint, contact the U.S....
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Building a Winning Record
They therefore decided to tackle something comparatively small: the issue of voting accessibility.58 The goal was to ensure that the principle of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, equal access...
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Familiarize Yourself with the Law
Familiarize Yourself with the Law Knowledge of the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) and its implementing regulations (14 CFR part 382) will permit you to be able to ask the right questions...
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What’s the difference between the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
QUESTION: What’s the difference between the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?...
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Air Carrier Access Act
Air Carrier Access Act, for questions pertaining to air transportation, call Department of Transportation: Aviation Consumer Protection Division 800-778-4838 (voice) 800-455-9880...
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Do the ACAA and its implementing regulations (14 CFR part 382 or part 382) apply to both U.S. and foreign carriers?
However, on April 5, 2000, Congress extended the applicability of the ACAA to cover foreign carriers....
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Is obesity considered a disability under the ACAA?
QUESTION: Is obesity considered a disability under the ACAA and, if so, is an obese passenger entitled to two seats for the price of one if he or she needs more than one...
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APPENDIX IV: Recent Department of Transportation Enforcement Orders Related to the Air Carrier Access Act
APPENDIX IV Recent Department of Transportation Enforcement Orders Related to the Air Carrier Access Act The following list of orders pertains to administrative enforcement actions...
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10.4 Airports
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A Preflight Announcement with Noah Seidel
Like many of us gearing up for the holiday season, Storyteller Noah Seidel has been traveling a lot recently. Noah uses a wheelchair, and unfortunately, some airlines don’t know how...
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Aviation Consumer Protection
The Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings, including its Aviation Consumer Protection Division, monitors compliance with and investigates...
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DOT: Traveling with Service Animals with Closed Captioning
A helpful video for individuals with disabilities who are traveling with a service animal to, from, or within the United States.
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Department of Transportation: Disability Training Materials and Helpful Information
The programs focus on the rights and responsibilities of individuals and airlines under the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) and its implementing regulation, 14 CFR Part 382 and were produced...
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Disability Training Materials and Helpful Information: from the U.S. Department of Transportation
The programs focus on the rights and responsibilities of individuals and airlines under the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) and its implementing regulation, 14 CFR Part 382 and were produced...
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New Horizons: Information for the Air Traveler with a Disability
It also describes features required by other regulations designed to make air travel more accessible....