Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2026 updates air travel protections for individuals with disabilities.
The Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2026 updates the Air Carrier Access Act of 1986 to improve air travel protections for individuals with disabilities. It allows aggrieved individuals to bring civil actions against air carriers for violations, including damages and penalties. The Attorney General can also bring actions on behalf of individuals. The bill specifies violations such as damage to assistive devices, inaccessible aircraft, inadequate assistance, and inappropriate treatment of service animals.
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