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Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights

This Bill of Rights describes the fundamental rights of air travelers with disabilities under the Air Carrier Access Act and its implementing regulation, 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 382. LINK

Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights

Service Guide

Eligibility
  • Passengers who are blind or have visual or hearing impairments.

*A service dog accompanying a passenger who is blind or has a visual or hearing impairment may travel at no additional charge, provided that all of the following requirements are met.

  • The service dog must have a certificate or identification card issued by an accredited organization.
  • The service dog must wear a harness.
  • The service dog must meet all quarantine and entry requirements of the destination and any transit points.
  • For long journeys, the service dog may be fed at a connecting point. The passenger is responsible for providing the food and covering any related costs.
  • During the flight, the service dog must remain on the floor in front of the passenger’s seat.
  • Passengers requiring wheelchair assistance

    *Wheelchair assistance is provided at no additional charge.

Service Information
  • Passengers who are blind or have visual or hearing impairments
    • Asiana Airlines provides assistance from check-in through arrival and immigration procedures to help ensure a safe and comfortable journey.
    • Passengers who are blind and traveling without a companion must be able to walk, eat, and attend to their personal needs independently. They must also arrange for assistance at both the departure and arrival airports.
  • Passengers Requiring Wheelchair Assistance
    • Wheelchair assistance is available for passengers with limited mobility due to illness, injury, or age. Electric cart assistance is also available at Incheon International Airport. Dedicated staff will assist with check-in, departure procedures, and boarding.
    • Upon arrival, assistance is provided through the terminal to the designated arrivals area. Please note that wheelchair services at certain airports, including Frankfurt, London, Paris, Rome, Barcelona, and Osaka Kansai, are managed and operated by the respective airport authorities.
    • Wheelchair assistance may be requested through the Reservation Center, at the airport, or on the Asiana Airlines website. Same-day requests made at the airport may be subject to extended wait times.
    • Passengers traveling with their own wheelchair may use it to travel to the boarding gate and check it at the gate prior to boarding. Gate delivery and return of personal wheelchairs may not be available at certain airports due to local airport procedures or operational restrictions.
    • Passengers traveling with a powered wheelchair must notify Asiana Airlines at the time of booking, as special handling procedures may apply to the wheelchair battery.
    • Priority assistance is provided to passengers who request wheelchair service in advance.
  • Onboard Wheelchair Assistance
    • All Asiana Airlines aircraft are equipped with onboard wheelchairs to assist passengers with limited mobility when moving through the cabin aisle.
  • Dedicated Check-in Counter
    • Dedicated check-in counters may not be available at all airports. Please contact an Asiana Airlines representative for assistance.
  • Priority Seating for Passengers with Disabilities
    • Five designated Economy Class seats are available on each aircraft type for passengers who use wheelchairs or have mobility impairments. This service is not available on codeshare flights.
    • These seats may be requested on a first-come, first-served basis through the Reservation Center or an Asiana Airlines sales office no later than 48 hours before departure. Availability cannot be guaranteed for requests made at the airport.
How to Request
  • Request through the Reservation Center
  • Request through the Asiana Airlines website or mobile app
Use of Orthotic Positioning Devices
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Conditions of Use
  • Passengers who wish to use their own orthotic positioning device for postural support during the flight should review the following requirements.
    • The device must be equipped with an internal support belt.
    • The device must not be attached to the aircraft seat, and the passenger must be able to use the aircraft seat belt properly.
    • The passenger or accompanying caregiver is responsible for the installation and proper use of the device.
    • The passenger’s height and weight must be within the manufacturer’s specified limits for the device.
Installation Standard
  • Only the size that can be installed in the seat is allowed.
  • Seats not available for installation: Exit row seats, front/rear seats of the exit row

※ Depending on the aircraft, usage may be restricted if installation and storage are not possible.

Service Guide
Service Guide

Region Contact information Business hours (Local Time)
Korea +82-2-2669-8000
(Within Korea : 1588-8000, 02-2669-8000)
International : Weekday 07:00 ~ 22:00
Weekend/Holidays 08:00 ~ 19:00
Domestic : 07:00 ~ 19:00
Japan +81-3-5812-6600
(Within Japan : 0570-082-555)
09:00 ~ 18:00
China +86-10-8451-0101
(Within China : 400-650-8000)
08:30 ~ 17:30
United States +1-800-227-4262 08:00 ~ 24:00 (PST)
For other regions, please contact local Asiana Airlines branch at departure city.

Special Assistance Request

Q Online Request Form detail

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We provide an online request form for customers who may need additional assistance Request Special Assistance

Q Contacts detail

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Asiana Airlines is committed to provide passengers with disabilities equal access to our facilities and services at any stage of the journey.
If you need special assistance for your trip, do not hesitate to contact our reservation center at 1-800-227-4262 (US Toll-Free).
(For international calls, some charges may apply by your mobile network.)

Q AIR CARRIER ACCESS ACT detail

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The Air Carrier Access Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in air travel and requires air carriers to
accommodate the needs of passengers with disabilities. A copy of 14 CFR Part 382 is available in an accessible format from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

By DOT Hotline
Via the DOT Hotline for calls within the United States: 800-778-4838 or 800-455-9880 (TTY)
By Telephone
Via the Aviation Consumer Protection Division: 202-366-2220 (voice) or 202-366-0511(TTY)
By Mail
Air Consumer Protection Division C-75, US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE West Building Room W96-432 Washington,
DC 20590
Online
Via the Aviation Consumer Protection Division website

To learn more, access the Department of Transportation regulations on Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (LINK) or simply known as Part 382.