DGCA amends rules on air travel for disabled

Source From: ENT 2022-07-22 08:37:21

With a view to facilitate boarding and flying for disabled (Divyangjan) people, the aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has amended rules.

The Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) Section-3, Series M Part I "Carriage by Air - Persons with Disability (Divyangjan) and/or Persons with Reduced Mobility" was amended on July 21 to improve the accessibility of boarding and flying for disabled (Divyangjan) people, said a senior DGCA official.

The proposed amendment has been carried out at Para 4.1.35 of the CAR.

"Airlines shall not refuse carriage of any person on the basis of disability and/or reduced mobility. However, in case, an airline perceives that the health of such a passenger may deteriorate in-flight, the said passenger will have to be examined by a Doctor in person - who shall in his/her opinion, categorically state the medical condition and whether the passenger is fit to fly or not.