Which act is specifically designed to ensure access to air travel for individuals with disabilities?

The Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) is specifically designed to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to air travel. Enacted in 1986, the ACAA prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in air transportation and mandates that airlines provide certain accommodations and accessibility features. This includes requirements for physical accessibility at airports, the provision of services for individuals needing assistance, and the handling of mobility aids. The ACAA helps to ensure that all travel-related barriers are minimized, advocating for the rights and needs of passengers with disabilities in the airline industry.

The other options represent different legislation or codes. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), while important for a broad range of civil rights protections for individuals with disabilities, primarily focuses on accessibility in areas like employment and public accommodations rather than specifically addressing air travel. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) deals with aviation safety regulations. The ADA Compliance Code refers to a set of standards that ensure compliance with the ADA but does not singularly address the needs of travelers with disabilities in the aviation context as the ACAA does.