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After improvements in the US re reporting, and movement in the UK, hopefully it will spread globally and flying will become (a little) less stressful!
thiis.co.uk
Disability Rights UK's new campaign demands that airlines are fined if they fail to look after disabled passengers and their equipment.
Wow, that is just horrible! But also a bit confusing. I would actually prefer to board last as it means less time in an airline seat…
Either way, thanks for calling me a “problem”… 😠
wheelchairtravel.org
A media pundit and former Northwest Airlines general manager accuses wheelchair users of faking disabilities to board the airplane early.
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I don’t think it’s a “Four-Wheeled Problem,” it actually sounds like a management problem. The manager who even said that cited part of the issue that dove this thinking is because airlines are “short staffed,” um wouldn’t that actually be more of a concern here? a concern that should be managed to properly run a business? or maybe just… Read more
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I dunno, too good to be true?
futureflight.aero
The AirCraft Company Unveils Wheelchair-Accessible, Hybrid-Electric Regional Airplane
The AirCraft Company, a new start-up based in Wichita, Kansas, has revealed its plans to produce a hybrid-electric, 30-seat regional airliner called the Pangea SY30J.
Some useful tips for US fliers
https://wonderswithinreach.com/2023/03/global-entry-vs-tsa-precheck-disability-family-edition/
wonderswithinreach.com
Global Entry vs. TSA PreCheck - Disability Family Edition - Wonders Within Reach
Airport security works a little differently for families with disabilities. Read this before deciding what's best for your family.
“The bill would also mandate that each report be publicly available. Complaints could include mishandling of passengers with a disability or their accessibility equipment, along with difficulties passengers experience when communicating with an air carrier or its staff.”…
thehill.com
New bill aims to improve transparency around disability-related air travel complaints
Story at a glance In 2019, around 27 million Americans with disabilities traveled by air. Although the 1986 Air Carrier Access Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, individuals w…
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