MPs Remi Sølvberg, Sofie Marhaug and Geir Jørgensen have introduced a proposal to strengthen the rights of wheelchair users to fly. The proposers argue that wheelchair users are currently denied transport due to weight and size limits that vary between airlines, violating both EEA rules and Norway's obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). They are calling on the government to introduce legislation clarifying that general weight restrictions cannot be applied without concrete safety justification, and that airlines must bear the burden of proof when denying transport.
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The Storting calls on the government to propose legislation establishing that passengers who depend on wheelchairs have the right to bring necessary mobility aids at no extra charge, and that such aids shall not be treated as ordinary baggage.
The Storting calls on the government to propose rules preventing airlines from imposing general weight or size restrictions on wheelchairs unless the restriction is strictly necessary due to documented technical or safety issues specific to the aircraft in question.
The Storting calls on the government to propose rules placing the burden of proof on airlines when they deny wheelchair transport, and requiring written and reviewable justification.
The Storting calls on the government to ensure that the Civil Aviation Authority is given clear authority to actively monitor airline practices regarding wheelchair transport and to impose sanctions for violations of applicable rules.
The Storting calls on the government to ensure that Norwegian regulations and practices align with Norway's human rights obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), and that non-discrimination and accessibility are given real weight when interpreting safety rules.