The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking comment in this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on proposed amendments to the Department’s disability regulation. This NPRM proposes specific measures for improving accessibility of lavatories on single-aisle aircraft for passengers with...
The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking comment in this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), Traveling by Air with Service Animals. This NPRM proposes to amend the definition of a service animal in air transportation and includes safeguards to ensure safety and reduce the...
This is a short summary of the U.S. Department of Transportation's final statement of enforcement priorities regarding service animals in the cabin of aircraft. The statement discusses topics such as species/breed restrictions, documentation of service animals, advance notice, and...
The U.S. Department of Transportation is issuing a Final Statement Of Enforcement Priorities Regarding Service Animals to apprise the public of its intended enforcement focus with respect to transportation of service animals in the cabin of aircraft. The Department regulates the...
Overview
In September 2019, the Department established the ACAA Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary of Transportation on issues related to the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities. The ACAA Advisory Committee is tasked with: assessing the existing and emerging...
About This DocumentThe U.S. Department of Transportation invites interested persons to submit applications or nominations for membership on the advisory committee on the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities. Applications and nominations for membership must be received on or...
About this Order
This order concerns violations by Scandinavian Airline System (SAS) of the requirements in 14 CFR Part 382 (Part 382). SAS violated the Department’s Web site accessibility requirements when it created a separate Web site for individuals with disabilities instead of ensuring...
Recipient Responsibilities for Oversight and Monitoring of DBE Participation
Training For DBE Certification Application Review Staff
The General Counsel of the Department of Transportation has reviewed this document and approved it as consistent with the language and intent of 49 CFR part 26.