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This is an interesting initiative. Toronto has a desk for Air Canada, and JAL and ANA have special desks in Tokyo, but they are just for the airline. I like the idea of a general desk.
travelwithoutlimits.com.au
Airport Assist: an Australian first | Travel Without Limits
Melbourne Airport is leading the way for air travel accessibility in Australia, with the launch of a new program called Airport Assist.
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This is a great idea! I will say that some airline desks do provide some extra help in regards to disabled security queue locations and other helpful information. Would be nice to have a centralized location.
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We need more facilities like these!
i am currently at the international terminal in San Francisco (SFO). I wish more airports did this:
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Oh wow!
We have these in Tokyo (which is where Whill is from), neat to see them spreading to other countries!
travelwires.com
Schiphol Airport Introduces Self-Driving Wheelchairs for Travelers with Reduced Mobility
Schiphol Airport launches self-driving wheelchairs, offering travelers with reduced mobility a more independent and seamless experience to reach their gates.
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How fast do they go? And, how quick can they react if there’s a sudden obstacle?
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This is so cool. I want to get invited for a tour some day!
havewheelchairwilltravel.net
Air travel for wheelchair users explained - Have Wheelchair Will Travel
Wheelchair users have many questions about air travel from where a wheelchair is stored to what facilities are on board. We have the answers.
Ugh. I hate “we need to think about it more” even when it is supposedly to come up with the “best solution”. Can we just start? They change interiors of planes to fit their needs all the time, if one solution isn’t the best, change it! You don’t need a whole new plane each time…
runwaygirlnetwork.com
Airbus eyes cabin accessibility solutions; says industry not there yet - Runway Girl
In Airbus' view, cabin accessibility concepts that would accommodate one or two wheelchair users in-flight will not adequately address the issue.
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I agree, Josh. Airbus’s response was pretty pathetic. I can understand a CEO’s need to “hedge” but there are other way to hedge on this issue without causing further problems.
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