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https://wheelchairtravel.org/department-transportation-nprm-accessible-air-travel-2024/
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More Questions Than Answers in DOT NPRM on Accessible Air Travel - Wheelchair Travel
The DOT NPRM won't fix every barrier disabled people face in air travel, but it can be a launching point for improved accessibility.
I’m glad to see that the investigations are ongoing, and not just swept under the rug.
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Advocates, Air Canada CEO clash on accessible travel at House of Commons committee | CBC News
Disability rights advocates and Air Canada's CEO are serving up opposing views of accessibility in the country's aviation system at a House of Commons transport committee.
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I’ve never flown in/out of Canada, but it’s about time the government does something about the accessibility of the airlines there. I have a friend who flies out of Calgary a lot on WESTJET and that carrier loses, damages, or delays his medical equipment every single time. He has more patience than me. If that happened to me, the police would…
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hopefully this will help the airline realize that not everyone with a disability needs to be accompanied.
simpleflying.com
China Southern Reportedly Refused To Fly A Disabled Passenger
China Southern Airlines' refusal to board a disabled passenger traveling alone has sparked significant controversy.
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This is the sort of nonsense that makes advocating for oneself so hard sometimes 🫤
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“Everyone’s always very sorry and very committed to doing better whenever these things happen, but these high-profile incidents continue to plague Canadian airlines,” Conservative MP Mark Strahl told von Hoensbroech.
“Thoughts and prayers are no longer acceptable.”
Well…
thespec.com
WestJet CEO apologizes for accessibility failures, defends airline's record
WestJet chief executive Alexis von Hoensbroech apologized for incidents where the airline failed to accommodate people living with disabilities, saying he hopes to improve travel accessibility.
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Flying with a Disability a year agoa year ago (edited)
“Until we are able to board airplanes with our mobility devices, sitting in our mobility devices, we are at risk.”
Couldn’t agree more.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/air-canada-ceo-accessibility-issues-house-of-commons-1.7105767
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'Shocking': Air Canada CEO blasted over accessibility services at House committee | CBC News
Lawmakers took Air Canada's CEO to task on Monday over "shocking" and "scandalous" failures to accommodate passengers living with disabilities.
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Agreed! I can sit in my wheelchair for 12-hours with virtually no aches and pains. On an airplane, besides the pains of getting to my seat, I last an hour at best sitting on their chair before having to be adjusted to a slightly more comfortable position, which likewise doesn’t last long. I feel lucky that I can manage that, and I applaud…
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