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Improved Airline Information and Entertainment Access for Passengers with Disabilities.

New rules aim to ensure that passengers with disabilities have full access to in-flight information and entertainment. Airlines will need to adapt screens, apps, and websites to be accessible to all passengers, enhancing travel comfort and equal rights.
Key points
All visually displayed in-flight information and entertainment must be accessible to persons with disabilities, including through captions, audio description, and American Sign Language.
Aural PA announcements on flights must also be provided in textual format on displays.
Touchscreen displays, mobile apps, and airline websites for in-flight entertainment must be operable non-visually by persons with disabilities.
Aggrieved individuals can sue airlines for violations, and the Attorney General can also bring civil actions on their behalf.
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Print number: 117_S_3333
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2021-12-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Airline Information and Entertainment Access Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3333.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-12-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All visually displayed in-flight information and entertainment must be accessible to persons with disabilities, including through captions, audio description, and American Sign Language.
  • Aural PA announcements on flights must also be provided in textual format on displays.
  • Touchscreen displays, mobile apps, and airline websites for in-flight entertainment must be operable non-visually by persons with disabilities.
  • Aggrieved individuals can sue airlines for violations, and the Attorney General can also bring civil actions on their behalf.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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