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“For disabled passengers who need to reduce the risk of pressure sores, a 4-hour session in a Skynest pod could open up new opportunities for safe, long-distance travel at a fraction of the cost of a business class seat. Presumably, wheelchair users could be assisted from their economy class seat to the Skynest’s lower bunk using an onboard…
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Airline Plans to Offer Hourly Bed Rentals to Coach Passengers - Wheelchair Travel
Air New Zealand will permit economy class passengers on ultra long-haul flights to the USA to rent a bunk bed for a portion of the flight.
alliejay, Josh Grisdale and azaleeboy6 Comments
Certainly is tempting! Would be nice if there was a discount for travelers with disabilities…
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I’d use this. I have a hard time napping or sleeping in an airline seat because my body tends to contract when I fall asleep. I do wonder if they have power outlets so you can use a CPAP while sleeping.
“Flight attendants will learn best practices when helping passengers with sight loss, including how to approach and assist them with navigating narrow or crowded spaces, stairs, and doorways and taking their seats.”
https://businesstravelerusa.com/news/virgin-atlantic-guide-dogs-partner-to-improve-travel-experience-for-visually-impaired-passengers/businesstravelerusa.com
Virgin Atlantic's cabin crew will receive training from Guide Dogs experts to better accommodate blind and visually impaired passengers.
Hmmmm…. not sure I wanted to know…
https://wheelchairtravel.org/top-4-causes-of-wheelchair-damage-on-flights/
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Top 4 Causes of Wheelchair Damage on Flights - Wheelchair Travel
Understanding why airlines damage wheelchairs is key to preventing it — these are the top 4 reasons why wheelchairs get damaged on flights.
My last experiences flying were terrible, a lot of damages in my wheelchair even that they stored in a cargo container. Even after several warnings and sharing about past incidents, no solution, it always happens.
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It all comes down to a lack of respect for us. They see us and think we’ll just take having our broken vital equipment ‘as is’. They don’t realize that we will speak up. I’ve chewed out ground crews for joking that my wheelchair wasn’t at the jetway yet because it was damaged or lost. (I do this by asking if they like having a job. They shut… Read more
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Yet again…
cheknews.ca
Man denied flight to Victoria on Lynx Air due to accessibility device
Jaxson Creasey was supposed to fly to Victoria, but was denied boarding by Lynx Air due to his accessiblity device.
Some interesting thoughts here about seating and also mobility. Was surprised to hear about the rule in the EU. Would certainly make it harder to ask to use the toilet if you need to ask everyone to move and wait while you transfer to an aisle chair (and again when you…
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Thoughts from the Aisle Seat, in a Row of Passengers with Reduced Mobility - Wheelchair Travel
Three passengers with reduced mobility in the same row? The rare situation raises important questions about airline passenger safety.
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