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United StatesAdopted, according to its latest notice
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Accessible Lavatories on Single-Aisle Aircraft: Part 2
The United States issued an addendum on 5 August 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/USA/1849. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 13 April 2022. The comment period closed on 27 May 2022.
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Accessible lavatories; Aids for disabled or handicapped persons; Aircraft and space vehicles in general; Passenger and cabin equipment
Latest notice (G/TBT/N/USA/1849/Add.1, 5 August 2026)
The latest notice says the measure was adopted or published.
Accessible Lavatories on Single-Aisle Aircraft and Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers With Disabilities Using Wheelchairs
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT or Department) is extending its previously announced enforcement discretion for four provisions of the final rule on 'Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers With Disabilities Using Wheelchairs' (Wheelchair Rule I) related to airline liability for mishandled wheelchairs, refresher training frequency, pre-departure notifications, and fare difference reimbursements from 31 December 2026 to 30 April 2027. To maintain regulatory consistency, the Department is also expanding this enforcement discretion to include the 12-month hands-on training mandate for flight attendants regarding on-board wheelchair (OBW) assistance and lavatory accessibility in the final rule titled 'Accessible Lavatories on Single-Aisle Aircraft' (Accessible Lavatory Rule). These provisions will be formally addressed in an upcoming rulemaking titled 'Airline Obligations to Accommodate Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs' (Wheelchair Rule II). This extension is necessary to allow sufficient time for the Department to review and analyze public comments, and to make final determinations regarding the content of the final rule. This exercise of enforcement discretion is intended to remove the burden of complying with the requirements under review by DOT and does not prejudge the outcome of the new rulemaking. This notice does not affect the enforcement of requirements in the Accessible Lavatory Rule other than the one identified. DATES: As of 4…
Notice of proposed rulemaking - The U.S. Department of Transportation (Department or DOT) proposes in this notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to require airlines to ensure that at least one lavatory on new single-aisle aircraft with 125 or more passenger seats is large enough to permit a passenger with a disability (with the help of an assistant, if necessary) to approach, enter, and manoeuvre within the aircraft lavatory, as necessary, to use all lavatory facilities and leave by means of the aircraft's on-board wheelchair.
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AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/1849/Add.1
Accessible Lavatories on Single-Aisle Aircraft and Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers With Disabilities Using Wheelchairs
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT or Department) is extending its previously announced enforcement discretion for four provisions of the final rule on 'Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers With Disabilities Using Wheelchairs' (Wheelchair Rule I) related to airline liability for mishandled wheelchairs, refresher training frequency, pre-departure notifications, and fare difference reimbursements from 31 December 2026 to 30 April 2027. To maintain regulatory consistency, the Department is also expanding this enforcement discretion to include the 12-month hands-on training mandate for flight attendants regarding on-board wheelchair (OBW) assistance and lavatory accessibility in the final rule titled 'Accessible Lavatories on Single-Aisle Aircraft' (Accessible Lavatory Rule). These provisions will be formally addressed in an upcoming rulemaking titled 'Airline Obligations to Accommodate Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs' (Wheelchair Rule II). This extension is necessary to allow sufficient time for the Department to review and analyze public comments, and to make final determinations regarding the content of the final rule. This exercise of enforcement discretion is intended to remove the burden of complying with the requirements under review by DOT and does not prejudge the outcome of the new rulemaking. This notice does not affect the enforcement of requirements in the Accessible Lavatory Rule other than the one identified. DATES: As of 4…
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/USA/1849
Comment deadline: Closed on 27 May 2022
Accessible Lavatories on Single-Aisle Aircraft: Part 2
Notice of proposed rulemaking - The U.S. Department of Transportation (Department or DOT) proposes in this notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to require airlines to ensure that at least one lavatory on new single-aisle aircraft with 125 or more passenger seats is large enough to permit a passenger with a disability (with the help of an assistant, if necessary) to approach, enter, and manoeuvre within the aircraft lavatory, as necessary, to use all lavatory facilities and leave by means of the aircraft's on-board wheelchair.
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