Regulation on the rights of air passengers with disabilities

Brussels, February 16, 2005 - Proposal for first-ever European disability legislation announced by European Commission

The European Commission tabled a proposal for a Regulation on the rights of passengers with reduced mobility when travelling by air which will prohibit discrimination against disabled air passengers.
"Discrimination against disabled people is completely against the European Union ideal" says Vice-President of the European Commission, Jacques Barrot

EDF Press Release: The European Commission takes side of disabled air passengers

Major proposal for first-ever European disability legislation announced by Commission Vice-President BARROT