A4A AND IATA SUBMIT COMMENTS IN SUPPORT OF DOT EMERGENCY CLEARANCE REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS
January 17, 2024
On December 27, 2023, Airlines for America (“A4A”) and the International Air Transportation Association (“IATA”), on behalf of their members submitted comments in relation to DOT’s notice of request for emergency Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) approval, Agency Request for Emergency Clearance to Extend Information Collection Request Related to Traveling by Air with Service Animals. The transportation groups expressed their approval in support of an emergency clearance that will extend DOT’s information collection request (“ICR”) as it relates to permitting airlines to continue to collect service animal forms from passengers with disabilities intended to ensure the safety of passengers and crew members. In addition, this emergency clearance will allow airlines to fulfill their rights and obligations under Part 382 which protects accessibility in air travel and specifically addresses the transportation of service animals.
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