Air Travel
Accessible air travel is regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation, under the Air Carrier Access Act of 1986. This law prohibits discrimination by both American commercial airlines and foreign airlines flying in or out of the United States on the basis of disability.
http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/publications/disabled.htm
In May of 2009, expanded regulations went into effect. These updated and expanded regulations involved such issues as wheelchair transportation, service animals, web accessibility, and more.
http://www.miusa.org/newsitems/acaaregs/
What to Expect
There are many things to consider when accessibility is a consideration in air travel. For example, advanced notification for accommodations may be needed, and one should be aware of the policies in foreign countries regarding service animals.
Consider the following sources, from the Department of Transportation and Mobility International USA (MIUSA) for more information on accessible travel and traveling with service animals.
- New Horizons: Information for the Air Traveler with a Disability
- Getting Your Service Animal Into a Foreign Country