these entitlements and any related requirements an air carrier or the airport – management body may have would undoubtedly help disabled people with travel – preparations and consequently make the journey smoother. To this end, the CAR has developed information cards which it distributes to travel agents, tour operators and disability groups around the country. The CAR also hosts an information stand at the annual Holiday World Fair in the RDS with a view to increasing public awareness. In late 2011 the CAR also launched a new consumer focused website . This website is designed to facilitate easy access to information on the assistance that people with disabilities and reduced mobility are entitled to receive. The website also provides access to the on-line complaints system. CAR’s A further information initiative which might help to promote awareness of this Regulation is currently being considered by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. US requirements In parallel, American legislation under the Air Carriers Access Act Regulation (14 CFR Part 382) came into force in 2009 and applies to air carriers flying to and from the USA and air carriers on code-share flights with US carriers anywhere in world. Unlike the European Regulation which places responsibility primarily on the airport management body, the US regime requires the air carrier to take responsibility for meeting the needs of passengers with disabilities. Air carriers which operate services between the EU and the United States need to be aware of, and comply with, both sets of requirements. 3.7 Maritime Transport
these entitlements – and any related requirements an air carrier or the airport management body may have – would undoubtedly help disabled people with travel preparations and consequently make the journey smoother. To this end, the CAR has developed information cards which it distributes to travel agents, tour operators and disability groups around the country. The CAR also hosts an information stand at the annual Holiday World Fair in the RDS with a view to increasing public awareness. In late 2011 the CAR also launched a new consumer focused website . This website is designed to facilitate easy access to information on the assistance that people with disabilities and reduced mobility are entitled to receive. The website also provides access to the CAR’s on-line complaints system. A further information initiative which might help to promote awareness of this Regulation is currently being considered by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. US requirements In parallel, American legislation under the Air Carriers Access Act Regulation (14 CFR Part 382) came into force in 2009 and applies to air carriers flying to and from the USA and air carriers on code-share flights with US carriers anywhere in world. Unlike the European Regulation which places responsibility primarily on the airport management body, the US regime requires the air carrier to take responsibility for meeting the needs of passengers with disabilities. Air carriers which operate services between the EU and the United States need to be aware of, and comply with, both sets of requirements. 3.7 Maritime Transport
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