RL34047
Overview of the Air Carrier Access Act
June 19, 2007
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Summary
The Air Carrier Access Act, 49 U.S.C. �41705, prohibits discrimination by air carriers against individuals with disabilities. Recent public attention regarding an airplane passenger who traveled while infected with Extensively Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (XDR-TB) raises timely questions regarding the ACAA's requirements and guarantees. This report briefly discusses the ACAA's statutory provisions, accompanying regulations, and relevant judicial opinions.
