The Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) protects passengers with disabilities from discrimination and requires airlines to provide certain accommodations for all flights to, from or within the United States. This assistance includes, but is not limited to:
- Wheelchair assistance
- Guided assistance to board the airplane, deplane, or to connect
to another flight - Seating accommodations
- Assistance with loading and storing assistive devices
The US Department of Transportation provides several resources to assist in your travel planning:
- Wheelchairs and Other Assistive Devices
- Assistance Moving Throughout the Airport
- Seating Accommodations
- Service Animals (includes emotional support animals)