§42306 — Title 49 Transportation | U.S. Code

Summary

Airports that are large, medium, or small hubs with scheduled passenger flights must post clear signs about passengers’ federal rights. The signs must cover four topics: delays and cancellations, refunds, being bumped/oversold, and lost, delayed, or damaged baggage. They must be placed in visible spots like ticket counters, security, and boarding gates. Airports must tell passengers who say they have a disability that accessibility help is available and help them get the same information. Disability — as defined in the federal aviation rules.

Title 49, §42306

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(a)Each large hub airport, medium hub airport, and small hub airport with scheduled passenger service shall prominently display posters that clearly and concisely outline the rights of airline passengers under Federal law with respect to, at a minimum—

(1)flight delays and cancellations;

(2)refunds;

(3)bumping of passengers from flights and the oversale of flights; and

(4)lost, delayed, or damaged baggage.

(b)Posters described in subsection (a) shall be displayed in conspicuous locations throughout the airport, including ticket counters, security checkpoints, and boarding gates.

(c)Each large hub airport, medium hub airport, and small hub airport with scheduled passenger service shall ensure that passengers with a disability (as such term is defined in section 382.3 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations) who identify themselves as having such a disability are notified of the availability of accessibility assistance and shall assist such passengers in connecting to the appropriate entities to obtain the same information required in this section that is provided to other passengers.

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Pub. L. 118–63, title V, § 504(d), May 16, 2024, 138 Stat. 1191, provided that: “The

Amendments

made by this section [enacting this section and amending section 46301 of this title] shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act [May 16, 2024].”

§42306 Know Your Rights posters