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This will have a huge effect on domestic travel in particular. Hope this happens fast an spreads to other countries as well!
nytimes.com
U.S. Moves to Improve Airplane Bathrooms for People With Disabilities
New regulations announced by the Transportation Department will mandate that more new planes have accessible lavatories, though the requirement will not take effect for years.
“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Harris has promised a solution to inaccessible airplane lavatories, but the Administration's plan may already be outdated.
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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.
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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
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