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Dignity and justice for all of us.
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AIR PASSENGERS’ RIGHTS - New Regulation opens air space for persons with disabilities
The new EU regulation enabling disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility to enjoy equal opportunities to travel by plane entered into force on 26 July 2008.
The new rules that will give disabled persons and elderly persons access to air transport comparable to that enjoyed by all other passengers flying to or from, or passing in transit though, airports in the European Union, with no discrimination and at no additional cost.
EDF has fought several years for this much needed legislation, and contributed to its preparation, adoption, and implementation.
International Federation of Persons with Physical Disability
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