Airline Access
This topic includes posts about the accessibility of airline websites and kiosks.
Court to Hear Argument in JetBlue Accessibility Case
Blind Community Packs Courtroom for JetBlue’s Motion to Dismiss State Law Access Case
Court Rules in Favor of JetBlue – Airline Websites and Kiosks Not Covered by State Law
JetBlue Court Ruling Appealed
Comments Due January 9, 2012 on DOT Web and Kiosk Proposal
January 9, 2012 Deadline to Submit Comments on DOT Web and Kiosk Regulation: How to File
It’s Hard to be Optimistic About the New DOT Web and Kiosks Regulations
Airline Website Not Accessible? Here’s Who to Call
Proposed Regulations Address Airline Websites and Kiosks
The United States Department of Transportation issued a press release on September 19, 2011 announcing proposed regulations on airline websites and airline kiosks. The proposed rules would require most airlines to have accessible websites within two years of any final regulation (which could be several years from now if at all). The proposal, if enacted, would also require kiosks purchased after any final regulation to meet accessibility standards. The full text of the announcement is in this post. The DOT’s proposed regulations come as the appeal is pending in two California lawsuits against airlines for failure to maintain websites and kiosks that persons with visual impairments can use.
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