Air Carrier Access Amendments Act updates air travel protections for individuals with disabilities.

The Air Carrier Access Amendments Act aims to modernize air travel protections for individuals with disabilities. It amends the Air Carrier Access Act of 1986 to provide additional remedies for those discriminated against in air transportation. The bill allows aggrieved individuals to bring civil actions against air carriers for violations, including compensatory and punitive damages. It also mandates the Attorney General to bring civil actions on behalf of aggrieved individuals, with courts having the authority to award attorney's fees, expert fees, and court costs to the prevailing party.

Air Carrier Access Amendments Act updates air travel protections for individuals with disabilities.

The Air Carrier Access Amendments Act aims to modernize air travel protections for individuals with disabilities. It amends the Air Carrier Access Act of 1986 to provide additional remedies for those discriminated against in air transportation. The bill allows aggrieved individuals to bring civil actions against air carriers for violations, including compensatory and punitive damages. It also mandates the Attorney General to bring civil actions on behalf of aggrieved individuals, with courts having the authority to award attorney's fees, expert fees, and court costs to the prevailing party.