

Flying with a Disability
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Share tips and experiences on accessible air travel, airport navigation, and in-flight accommodations... View more
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Share tips and experiences on accessible air travel, airport navigation, and in-flight accommodations for travelers with disabilities. From booking assistance and seat selection to security screening, boarding, and accessible facilities on planes, this is the place to ask questions or offer advice – someone here has likely experienced it before. You’ll find first-hand reviews, personal stories, and recommendations for cultural, nature, and leisure trips that start with a flight. This group welcomes all accessibility needs, helping you enjoy a more accessible and stress-free flying experience.
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Check out this post for tips on flying with a wheelchair. Perfect for those that are new to it:
This is just disgusting:
wheelchairtravel.org
"That's not what I would call handling with care," a TikTok user wrote after filming airline staff tossing a wheelchair down a baggage chute.
“In a statement, United also announced the company and its Accessible Travel Advisory Board would begin a six-month pilot program at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston to determine better ways to accommodate customers if their mobility device is damaged or delayed while traveling.”
afar.com
United Unveils New Search Tool for Passengers With Wheelchairs
The development is the latest in a series of strides being made in the realm of accessible air travel.
Great air travel tips for those on dialysis:
wheelchairtravel.org
Air Travel And Dialysis: Tips To Travel Without Worry - Wheelchair Travel
If you're undergoing dialysis, traveling by air might raise some concerns. Many patients wonder how to manage their health while traveling.
Josh Grisdale in
Flying with a Disability a year ago
a year ago (edited)
UH-ohhhh 😏
“Air Canada summoned to Ottawa after multiple incidents involving passengers with wheelchairs
Transport minister says airline must present a plan to address treatment of passengers with disabilities”
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/air-canada-ottawa-airline-disabilities-1.7018398
cbc.ca
Canada's minister of transport has summoned representatives from Air Canada to Ottawa, following three high-profile events involving passengers with disabilities.
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