Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)

Regulations

Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011

Part 121 : Air Transport Operations - Carriage on Aeroplanes of more than 19 Passengers or Cargo

Subpart 7 : Flight Operations

Division Three : Cabin Safety

121.07.35 Limitations on carriage of children and passengers with disability

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(1)Unless otherwise authorised by the Director, the maximum number of passengers with a disability, unaccompanied minors, or a combination of such passengers and minors, which may be carried by an air operator, is limited to one per unit of 20 passenger capacity or part thereof to a maximum of 10 such passengers or minors.

 

(2)At least one able-bodied assistant shall be carried for every group of five passengers with a disability or unaccompanied minors, or a part or combination thereof, and such assistant shall be assigned with the responsibility for the safety of such passengers or minors: Provided that the passengers with a disability can assist themselves.

 

(3)In addition to the provisions of subregulation (2), for each one passenger with a disability who cannot assist himself or herself, an able-bodied assistant shall be assigned to solely assist such passenger.

 

(4)The operator may establish procedures in lieu of the provisions of subregulations (2) and (3) for the carriage of children and passengers with a disability: Provided that such procedures—
(a)do not jeopardise aviation safety; and
(b)prior written approval is obtained from the Director.