Overview of the Air Carrier Access Act

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Abstract:

The Air Carrier Access Act ACAA, 49 U.S.C. Section 41705, prohibits discrimination by air carriers against individuals with disabilities. Public attention regarding an airplane passenger who traveled while infected with Extensively Drug Resistant Tuberculosis XDR-TB in 2007 raised questions regarding the ACAAs requirements and guarantees. Additionally, public concern about the 2009 influenza AH1N1 outbreak may increase congressional interest in air travel regulations. This report briefly discusses the ACAAs statutory provisions, accompanying regulations, relevant judicial opinions, and legislation in the 110th Congress. The report is divided into the following sections Background The Nondiscrimination Requirement and Exceptions Exceptions Impacted Air Carriers Application in the Context of Communicable Diseases Accessibility Requirements for Qualified Individuals Aircraft Accessibility Attendants, Equipment, and Service Animals Seat Assignments, Boarding and Deplaning Assistance, and Advance Notice Security Screening Enforcement and Legislation.

Author(s):
Toland, Carol J.
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Descriptive Note:
Congressional rept.
Supplementary Note:
CRS Report for Congress.
Pagination:
0012

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CRS-RL34047
Monitor Series:
CRS/DC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_8.2.5_Strengthen Global Defense Posture; JCA_3.1.3_Maneuver to Influence; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*INFECTIOUS DISEASES, *MENTAL DISORDERS, *FEDERAL LAW, *REGULATIONS, *PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, *DISCRIMINATION, *COMMERCIAL AVIATION, INFLUENZA VIRUS, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, ANIMALS, ACCESS, PROTECTION, PUBLIC SAFETY, COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT, REQUIREMENTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Commercial and General Aviation, Sociology and Law, Psychology, Anatomy and Physiology, Medicine and Medical Research
Keyword(s):
*AIR CARRIER ACCESS ACT, ACAA(AIR CARRIER ACCESS ACT), XDR TB(EXTENSIVELY DRUG RESISTANT TUBERCULOSIS), INFLUENZA A(H1N1) VIRUS, FOREIGN AIR CARRIERS, SERVICE ANIMALS, ACCESSIBILITY, DOT(DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION), CIVIL RIGHTS ACT
Report Date:
2009 May 19
Creation Date:
2009 Jul 15