RL34047
Overview of the Air Carrier Access Act
May 19, 2009
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Summary
The Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), 49 U.S.C. 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 A(H1N1) 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.
