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EC Regulation concerning the rights of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility when travelling by air

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14 October 2024

EC Regulation concerning the rights of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility when travelling by air

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Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006 ensures equal access to air travel for disabled persons and those with reduced mobility, mandating free assistance and prohibiting discrimination by airlines. 

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Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006 ensures that disabled persons and those with reduced mobility have equal access to air travel. It prohibits airlines from refusing reservations or boarding based on disability and mandates free assistance at airports and on board. The regulation also requires airports to provide necessary services, funded by specific charges on airport users. Additionally, it outlines penalties for non-compliance and establishes independent bodies to handle complaints, aligning with broader EU rules on passenger rights.

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Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the rights of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility when travelling by air
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