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  • The act was signed into law on July 15, 2016. I cannot find anything to suggest that a corresponding policy has been established yet. Commented May 30, 2017 at 21:39
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    "To the maximum extent practicable" means that it is unenforceable. Any competent management can come up with an explanation why something isn't "practicable."
    – WGroleau
    Commented Jun 7, 2017 at 22:27
  • I agree with @WGroleau's observation. That said, there are limits, and it might still make sense for a concerned traveler to file a complaint with the FAA pointing out the discrepancy between federal law and United's stated policy. (Sorry for the delayed reaction...the SE server decided to bump the Q&A, and I decided to take a look :) ) Commented Jan 7, 2020 at 18:37