Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 121 : Air Transport Operations - Carriage on Aeroplanes of more than 19 Passengers or CargoSubpart 7 : Flight OperationsDivision Three : Cabin Safety121.07.34 Carriage of persons with a disability |
| (1) | An air service operator shall establish procedures, including identification, seating positions and handling in the event of an emergency, for the carriage of passengers with a disability. |
| (2) | The operator shall ensure that— |
| (a) | the PIC of the aeroplane is notified when a passenger with a disability is to be carried on board; |
| (b) | a passenger with a disability is not seated in the same row or a row directly forward or aft of an emergency exit; |
| (c) | individual briefings on emergency procedures are given to a passenger with a disability and his able-bodied assistant, appropriate to the needs of such passenger; and |
| (d) | the person giving the briefing shall enquire as to the most appropriate manner of assisting the person with a disability so as to prevent pain or injury to that person. |
| (3) | In the case of the carriage of a stretcher patient in the aeroplane— |
| (a) | the stretcher shall be secured in such aeroplane so as to prevent it from moving under the maximum accelerations likely to be experienced in flight and in an emergency alighting such as a ditching; |
| (b) | the patient shall be secured by an approved harness to the stretcher or aeroplane structure; and |
| (c) | an able-bodied assistant shall accompany each stretcher patient. |
| (4) | A person with a mental disability shall not be carried in the aeroplane unless— |
| (a) | he or she is accompanied by an able-bodied assistant; and |
| (b) | a medical certificate has been issued by a medical practitioner certifying that the person with the mental disability is suitable for carriage by air and confirming that there is no risk of violence from such person. |
| (5) | The operator shall undertake the carriage of a person with a mental disability who, according to his medical history, may become violent, only after special permission has been obtained from the Director by such operator. |
| (6) | A passenger with a splinted or artificial limb may travel unaccompanied provided he or she is able to assist himself or herself. |
| (7) | The affected limb or supporting aids of a passenger referred to in subregulation (6) shall not obstruct an aisle or any emergency exit or equipment. |
| (8) | If a passenger with a splinted or artificial limb cannot assist himself or herself then he or she shall be accompanied by an able-bodied assistant. |