14 June 2012 – The European Commission has launched Interpretative Guidelines whose objective is to ensure the correct implementation of the Regulation protecting the rights of persons with disabilities when travelling by plane (Regulation 1107/2006). These guidelines are not legally binding and the European disability movement welcomes this necessary interpretation that is needed to improve the journey for 80 million persons with disabilities.
> WHY ARE THE GUIDELINES NEEDED?
> WHAT IS GOOD IN THE GUIDELINES?
14 June 2012 – The European Commission has launched Interpretative Guidelines whose objective is to ensure the correct implementation of the Regulation protecting the rights of persons with disabilities when travelling by plane (Regulation 1107/2006). These guidelines are not legally binding and the European disability movement welcomes this necessary interpretation that is needed to improve the journey for 80 million persons with disabilities.
> WHY ARE THE GUIDELINES NEEDED?
> WHAT IS GOOD IN THE GUIDELINES?
> THE REAL (BAD) CASES