✈️Opportunity for Nominees to Join Air Carrier Access Act Advisory Committee
The Department solicits nominations for membership to serve on the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) Advisory Committee (Committee), which reviews issues related to the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities.
Learn More✈️New FAA Regulations on Standard Instrument Approach Procedures
This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure procedures (ODPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.
Learn More✈️Delay in Enforcement of Wheelchair Accommodation Regulations
This document announces that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will not take enforcement action against regulated entities before August 1, 2025, for failing to comply with the new or revised requirements contained in the final rule on "Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers With Disabilities Using Wheelchairs" (Wheelchair Rule). This enforcement discretion does not apply to violations of DOT's regulations regarding the treatment of air travelers with disabilities that would also have been violations prior to the issuance of the Wheelchair Rule.
Learn More✈️Newark Liberty Airport's New Targeted Scheduling Limits Regulation
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an interim order setting targeted scheduling limits for flights at Newark Liberty International Airport to alleviate congestion and delays. This order affects U.S. air carriers' operations and is aimed at improving air traffic efficiency during peak times, particularly amid ongoing construction and staffing challenges.
Learn More✈️Updates on Denied Boarding Compensation and Baggage Liability Limits
This document announces that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will not take enforcement action until March 20, 2025, against regulated entities for failing to comply with the requirements contained in the final rule titled "Periodic Revisions to Denied Boarding Compensation and Domestic Baggage Liability Limits".
Learn More🦽Notice on Compliance Delay for Air Travelers With Disabilities
This document announces that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will not take enforcement action until March 20, 2025, against regulated entities for failing to comply with the requirements contained in the final rule titled "Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers With Disabilities Using Wheelchairs".
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