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“Heathrow Airport has failed to meet minimum standards for disabled passengers over the past 12 months, the aviation regulator says.”
What have your experience been like at Heathrow?
bbc.com
Heathrow rated poor over access for disabled passengers
The Civil Aviation Authority says the airport has failed to meet minimum standards in the past year.
Looking forward to the announcement!
wheelchairtravel.org
Vice President Harris Promises Action on Accessible Airplane Bathrooms - Wheelchair Travel
Vice President Harris has promised a solution to inaccessible airplane lavatories, but the Administration's plan may already be outdated.
tabifolk in
Flying with a Disability 2 years ago2 years ago (edited)
Have you ever been held against your will at an airport?
wheelchairtravel.org
The Accessibility Feature All Airports Need (But Few Have) - Wheelchair Travel
Without this critical feature and accessible ground transportation, airports can effectively become prisons for wheelchair users.
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Oof, that’s rough. I thought there we buses to the Orlando airport, maybe it was too late though. Definitely not an ideal situation.
LAX, BUR (Burbank, CA/Bob Hope Airport), and SNA (Orange County, CA/John Wayne Airport) all have sidewalks that leave the airport. Of course, this doesn’t mean drivers will always pay attention. I haven’t needed to use those sidewalks yet.
Generally, it’s known not to arrive late-night at an airport here in the States. In the places where… Read more
New regulations coming to the UK:
wheeliegoodtravelcompany.com
UK Government Propose Regulations to Improve Air Travel Access
By Jon Fletcher
A good primer on flying. I would add to remember to check if your meds are legal in the country you are visiting or transiting through. Also, find a wheelchair repair company at your destination in case they do break your mobility device.
cntraveller.com
Beyond Barriers: an accessible guide to air travel
In the second instalment of Beyond Barriers, a column dedicated to accessible travel, we provide an accessible guide to flying
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Nice article, but two things jumped out for me.
I have never heard of a “special declaration of interest” before. I don’t know how many travelers with disabilities know this even exists.
And, this: “Providing privacy when transferring onto an aisle chair or on board is expected but not mandatory.” Why would we need privacy? This is another… Read more- View 1 reply
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The “special declaration of interest” is not new to me, though up until my upcoming trip I’ve never brought something worth enough to declare (this time my power wheelchair will definitely qualify). Any cash and/or item worth a set amount or more (I believe it was US$9,000+ years ago, may be different now) that are checked-in are supposed to… Read more
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