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Speech

Forces to Flyers

Remarks Prepared for Delivery by
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao
Forces to Flyers
Washington, DC
Thursday, November 16, 2017

Good afternoon and welcome!

It...

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Seating Accommodations

Seat Assignment Criteria

Under the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), airlines are required to provide certain seating...

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General Travel Tips for Persons with Disabilities

Arrange Your Travel Ahead of Time

Under the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) and DOT’s disability rules, passengers are generally not required to provide advanced notice for...