Are there specific passenger rights protected under the ACAA?

Under the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), specific passenger rights are indeed protected, particularly focusing on the rights to assistance and non-discrimination for individuals with disabilities. The ACAA aims to ensure that air travel is accessible to all passengers, regardless of their physical limitations.

The act mandates that airlines provide necessary accommodations, such as assistance with boarding and deplaning, wheelchair services, and effective communication aids. This protection against discrimination ensures that passengers with disabilities receive equal access to air travel services without being subjected to disparate treatment.

The idea that there are no specified rights contradicts the very purpose of the ACAA, which was enacted to address and protect the rights of passengers with disabilities. Similarly, the notion that only luggage-related rights are protected overlooks the comprehensive measures the ACAA introduces to facilitate air travel for those with disabilities. Lastly, the assertion that rights vary by airline undermines the uniform standards established by the ACAA to ensure that all airlines adhere to the same basic principles of accessibility and non-discrimination.