ADA Passenger Boarding and Deplaning Obligations Sample Clauses

ADA Passenger Boarding and Deplaning Obligations. AIRLINE acknowledges its obligation under federal law to assure that all passengers are able to board and deplane AIRLINE’s aircraft by way of either a loading bridge that provides for level entry boarding or deplaning the aircraft or by way of other acceptable devices. At the time AIRLINE contacts MDAD’s Gate Control Section Under Section III(A) or Section III(B) for gate assignments, whether for a Common Use Gate under Tab D(l) or a Preferential Use Gate under Tab D(2), AIRLINE must identify whether any passengers on the flight are disabled and require special assistance. MDAD will attempt to accommodate any such passenger by assigning the aircraft to a gate with a functional loading bridge associated with the gate so that the passenger may make a level entry boarding to or deplaning from the aircraft. If such a gate in not available, MDAD will assign the aircraft a gate where lifts, ramps or other devices will be available in lieu of a loading bridge. AIRLINE shall be responsible for payment of any charge or rental associated with the use of a loading bridge, lift, ramp, or other device to assure safe boarding or deplaning of the passenger.