Flying with a Disability
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tabita replied to the discussion Finding if a flight has an accessible toilet in the forum Flying with a Disability 7 weeks ago
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I’ve noticed the same, Josh, it really depends on the airline and aircraft type, and outside the US it doesn’t seem to be guaranteed. Checking the aircraft model before booking can help, but calling the airline is usually the safest option. I’ve been looking into this myself while planning a trip to Italy with https://gowithguide.com/Italy,…
Something UK users may want to sign
sellingtravel.co.uk
Transport secretary should be "ashamed" says disability advocate - Selling Travel
Jon Fletcher is calling on the travel industry to sign a petition to implement legislation recommended by the Aviation Accessibility Report
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My wheelchair was broken mid flight by tui in 2022 no compensation from them I was left housebound for a year as I no longer had a working wheelchair
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Another day another story…
mirror.co.uk
Disabled mum ordered to 'hurry up' as she cried on tarmac of major UK airport
Dr Jo Winter was travelling to Copenhagen with her daughter when airport staff reportedly refused to let her wheelchair on board - before telling her to 'hurry up' as she struggled across the tarmac
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This is despicable. How would these people feel if they needed a wheelchair and the staff took it away!!!😞
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I just can’t believe this… 😐
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Hey everyone I am a power chair user that uses a hoyer lift. I am afraid to damage my power wheelchair and I wanted to hear other people’s airline experiences.
How did you protect yourself and your wheelchair?
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I don’t use a power chair myself, but I’ve heard from friends who do that a few things really help — like removing anything that sticks out (joystick, headrest, footrests), wrapping the fragile parts with bubble wrap or even pool noodles, and taping clear instructions right on the chair so baggage crew know how to handle it. They also always…
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While not physically protecting, I always recommend taking multiple pictures/videos of your wheelchair when you pass it off so there will be no doubt that it was damaged by the airline or ground staff.
Look up and get in touch with local repair shops so if anything comes up there is no “what should we do?” moment.
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Does anyone know the elevator door widths in Tokyo metro? I can find standard size but the ones in stations seem much more narrow. .
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Hello
This has been posted in the flying group, it might be best to put it in the Japan group: https://www.tabifolk.com/accessible-travel-groups/japan/
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